SpicyIP
JUNE 26, 2024
On a broad reading, there seems to be an obvious conflict of two areas of law, where the RPwD Act mandates fundamental access to all content but the Copyright Act grants the author the right to control how their works are copied.
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Through our modern lens, this kind of copying can seem insane. Ethically, this type of copying would be seen as plagiarism and the creators would be treated accordingly, especially given that some of the images were traced. These days, comic artists and comic fans do not tolerate this kind of copying. Where We Are Today.
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IPilogue
DECEMBER 20, 2021
While most creators support fandoms, with some even regularly appearing at fan conventions , the line between appreciating a creator’s work and copying can be blurred. Cosplay (or “costume play”) is the act of dressing up as a character, often from anime, video games, comics, television, or film.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2022
As my prior work on the tattoo industry highlights, there is a universal understanding among tattooers that clients have the right to display their tattoos in public, take and post photos that feature their tattoos, and appear in media like film or television without any fear of copyright infringement.
Copyright Lately
AUGUST 2, 2022
performances of “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical”) or other derivative works that might compete with Netflix’s own planned live events,” including the multi-city “ Bridgerton Experience.” Copyright owners should be able to defend their works against substantial unauthorized copying used for profit.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 1, 2023
By Guest Blogger Tyler Ochoa Recently, the Ninth Circuit reaffirmed what has become known as the “server test”: in order to be held directly liable for violating the public display right, the alleged infringer must have a fixed “copy” of the work stored on a server in its possession or control. July 17, 2023).
Intellectual Property Office Blog
JULY 29, 2021
This year, “the most commercialised show on British television” allegedly netted more than £12 million in revenues before the first episode aired on 28 June. As ITV2’s most successful show of all time, it’s no surprise that it attracts such huge sponsors and advertisers to invest. The couples fight it out to bag the £50,000 cash prize.
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