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Parody under copyright and trade mark law: key guidance from Zorro. and the Italian Supreme Court

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over a TV and radio advertisement which the latter had commissioned on behalf of bottled water brand Brio Blu. holding that the character of Zorro had fallen in the public domain. Let’s see what happened. Background Back in 2007, US company Zorro Productions sued CO.GE.DI.

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Out With The Old, In With The Gatsby Sequels: Trademark and Copyright News for the New Year

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

There are even brand-new fees for requesting an oral hearing ($500) and for filing an appeal brief in an ex parte appeal ($200 per class). In 2019, that extension ran out, and 95-year-old works from the 1920s began to enter the public domain every January. the exclusive right to their respective writings.”

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

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Copyright © Walt Disney Animation Studios A background on copyright protections in the US All works that were published in the US prior to 1923 are now in the public domain, as is any work created by individuals in an official capacity for the federal government. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The short answer is no.

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Is the Happiest Place on Earth About to Lose its Smiling Face?

LexBlog IP

When it comes to Disney, branding is everything. But what happens if one of the most recognizable faces of one of the world’s most recognizable brands falls out of copyright protection and can be used by the masses? By: Haley Sink. copyright protection in 2024. While copyright protection expires, trademark protection does not.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924, no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). For any works created before 1989 and 1924, use the flowchart below. © Steve Schlackman (1975). Trademarks. Let’s use an example to illustrate.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924 no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). For any works created before 1989 and 1924, use the flowchart below. © Steve Schlackman (1975). The legal term is “ likelihood of confusion.”.