Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman “S” can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing. Bringing us back to our Juice Demon, the elements that are copied include the striped suit and tie. Intellectual Property Trouble from Costumes.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

NFTs may be represented in the form of memes, artworks, or videos. In the NFT space, a buyer is granted ownership over a copy of a digital artifact. The post Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights first appeared on IPLF.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On the occasion of the opening of a new store in NY, the well-known clothing brand created a collection of NFTs based on digital copies of works of famous artists such as Miró, Tàpies and Barceló, incorporating various outfits of the collection available at the store, to be displayed in the Decentraland Metaverse, at the coordinates 16.78

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

This article will try to explain just what an NFT is and, because of their relationship to the creative arts, some of the intellectual property issues surrounding them. Because NFTs are often digital artworks, it helps to think in terms of art. So where does intellectual property crop up in this? IP and NFT.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Here's what Lilliana has to say: "All the hubbub about the Thatchers v Aldi case in the UK this month (see IPKat discussion here and here ) seems to have overshadowed Aldis intellectual property woes in Australia at the end of last year. Aldi decided to develop baby puffs products in 2020 using Bellies as a benchmark.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As digital spaces grow in popularity, so do the stakes around intellectual property, particularly copyright. In one notable case, an NFT buyer of a famous digital artwork assumed they had purchased full copyright rights, only to find they could not legally reproduce or profit from the art without the creator’s consent.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The number of artworks bought and sold throughout the world increased to almost 40 million in 2018 from around 39 million the year before, providing further evidence of this trend. Image Sources: Shutterstock] Protecting such outstanding works of art and property through the use of intellectual property law is undeniably a sound strategy.

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Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

I first wrote about this case back in March , when Atari filed a complaint accusing State Farm and its advertising partners of improperly appropriating artwork from Atari’s 1983 arcade game “Crystal Castles” for a 6-second online video advertisement. For example, in Gottlieb v. Conversely, in Ringgold v.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Introducing Article 14 of the Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (CDSMD) , the EU legislator made it mandatory across the 27 Member States to ensure that faithful reproductions of visual artworks belonging to the public domain remain free to circulate and be used across the Union.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 9, 2023

The leak was met with excitement by gaming history fans, who discovered unused artwork and an early or alternative storyline. The repository is titled “ not-mk2 ” but instead of reposting the leak, it simply contains a copy of a Wikipedia entry, discussing complaints of gender discrimination and a toxic workplace at NetherRealm.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2022

Why intellectual property rights are important for startups seeking funding from investors. Intellectual property assets are an important factor in the success of any startup company, and should not be ignored. Jump to a Section: What are intellectual property and intellectual property rights?

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. The media and entertainment business has experienced exponential growth, making it imperative to comprehend the significance that intellectual property rights play in this domain.

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IIPRD

MARCH 5, 2025

Blog sought to study global moves or court cases that have taken place regarding uses of copyright in made-always-with-an-AI creation and provide discussion over possible solutions to the future of intellectual property laws. Who owns the right to copy-authors, the programmer, the user, or the transmitter commissioning the work?

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the ongoing digital era, social media is gaining more publicity with each passing day, thereby putting content creators and social media influencers at risk of legal concerns about Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). They must get copyright subscriptions for original photos, audio recordings, videos, artwork, and text.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 6, 2024

INTRODUCTION In the world of intellectual property, copyright is an important means of protecting original works of authors. If creators really wish to ensure the protection of their intellectual rights, they can gain enormous amount of knowledge by regularly studying the Indian copyright law techniques. What is Copyright?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5] 1] 17 U.S.C. §

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These events point to two prevalent issues within the current legal framework: First, that current intellectual property laws do not properly acknowledge collective ownership over shared culture within Indigenous communities and second, whether tattoo designs have the potential to be protected through copyright laws. Going Forward.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights. Types of Intellectual Property Rights applicable to Digital Influencers. Why should digital influencers defend their intellectual property rights? Yes, the answer is yes!

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In the last 20 years, the contemporary art industry has doubled the number of auction houses participating in the sale of artworks. Digital platforms have made it increasingly easy to disseminate unauthorized copies of art works that are copyright protected. Image Source: gettyimages]. IPR and contemporary art. McDonald’s Corp.:

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The First Sale Doctrine in the Metaverse The first sale doctrine, also referred to as the ‘ principle of exhaustion’ , is a longstanding tenet of copyright (and more in general intellectual property) law. This categorisation of NFTs suggests that a single copy might be sold repeatedly, much like a tangible work.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

By purchasing an NFT one only purchases an actual digital token that normally contains a link to or a copy of a digital artwork. That artwork itself is a copyrighted work and the NFT owner will only have rights to that copyrighted work if these have been specifically assigned or licensed to them as required by law. by Edward J.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 18, 2025

Inox India Limited and Others , Aditya Bhargava discusses the jurisprudence on the difference between copyright and industrial designs and the two-pronged test to distinguish between the two intellectual properties adopted by the Court in this case. Inox India Ltd. from its definition of design).

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 24, 2023

With hundreds of millions of copies sold, it’s also the best-selling video game in history, a reign that looks set to continue. “The development and distribution of this product infringes Mojang’s intellectual property rights and violates the Minecraft EULA.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Introduction Intellectual property entails the protection of legal rights for inventions and creations made by individuals or businesses using their minds. Such works of art benefit the creator, and they are protected by the law of intellectual property. These advantages can be made profitable for the owner.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2024

The introduction and advancement of generative AI technology, which is capable of producing everything from research articles to realistic artworks, has brought a revolution in the field of creativity. This way of doing things with the help of generative AI technology carries numerous legal challenges of intellectual property violation.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 1, 2023

In a 7-2 majority opinion authored by Justice Sotomayor, the court found that both Warhol’s artwork and Goldsmith’s original photograph served the same purpose of depicting Prince in magazine stories about him. The commercial nature of the copying further weighed against fair use.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

NTC didn’t own the copyright in the ‘SOYA DROP’ artwork or label. NTC failed to prove that it had used the artwork or label first or that SSPL’s artwork wasn’t original. Keeping all these aspects in mind, the Court ruled in favor of SSPL. ? For more visit: [link].

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

He then searched the Copyright Database maintained by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). There were 18 registered copyrighted works related to the Ogopogo, including books, posters, artwork, videos (in some cases, supposedly of the creature itself) and dramatic works. And the database only goes back to 1991.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5] Scenario 1: Protecting the Work by Copyright.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 1, 2023

Intellectual Property Right The rights and privileges accorded to persons over their creative works, such as innovations, works of literature, and artwork, as well as use of names, logos and pictures in trade are known as intellectual property rights (IPR). Image Sources : Shutterstock] What is National IPR Policy?

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Successful NFTs that were lucrative for the seller include, for example, Kings of Leon who reportedly generated $2million from NFT sales of their album, which was minted alongside other benefits including artwork, a vinyl, and for six buyers even lifetime front-row seats to Kings of Leon headline gigs.

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 31, 2024

Video game publisher Atari Interactive has launched a copyright infringement lawsuit against State Farm, claiming that the insurer improperly appropriated artwork from Atari’s 1983 arcade game “Crystal Castles” for an advertising campaign as part of a “cynical plot” to resonate with fickle millennial and Gen Z consumers.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Intellectual property rights are a key consideration when it comes to NFTs because they contain art, music, videos, pictures, and other creations. Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs. Certain types of intellectual property rights must be considered in relation to the NFTs: 1.

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Copyright Lately

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

From an archived copy of HitPiece’s FAQ. People probably aren’t aware, but Spotify just as an example, has been involved in dozens and dozens of rights disagreements with rightsholders, be it on not only songwriting but also the master rights and even also artwork rights.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2022

Let’s break down that mouthful: NFTs are a blockchain technology that creates indisputable ownership records that the art world has embraced as a way to buy and sell digital artwork. Traditional artwork is valuable because it’s unique and exclusive, and NFTs attempt to impose this uniqueness onto digital works.

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 25, 2023

The decision affirms a previous ruling by the Second Circuit, which found that Warhol’s artwork shared the same commercial purpose as the original photograph taken by photographer Lynn Goldsmith. The Andy Warhol Foundation contended that the artworks were transformative and gave new meaning to Goldsmith’s photo.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2023

In particular, it stands out a concept which is frequently neglected when NFTs are explained: the link to the image, i.e., the artwork, is not contained in the smart contract (the piece of software written in Solidity programming language which generates an NFT) but in a JSON file (“JavaScript Object Notation”) which contains the NFT’s metadata.

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