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Are Fictional Characters Protected Under Copyright Law?

Creative Law Center

Consider them an additional creative asset in a writer’s intellectual property portfolio. The post Are Fictional Characters Protected Under Copyright Law? appeared first on Creative Law Center. The independent life of fictional characters.

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Infographic | Shakespeare and Intellectual Property

Olartemoure Blog

This creative reuse of stories and characters was very common, showing a different perspective on intellectual property from how it works today. In these adaptations, elements such as scripts, direction, and performances are original works protected by copyright laws.

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Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective

Copyright Alliance

Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) was established nearly […] The post Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective appeared first (..)

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Singapore’s Copyright Act Revisions: A Step in the Right Direction, But….

Hugh Stephens Blog

Singapore’s long awaited and long debated revisions to its copyright law were tabled in Parliament at the beginning of July with a view to enactment by the end of summer. This follows a two-month public consultation by the Law Ministry and Intellectual Property Office.

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Should the EU unify copyright laws?

The IPKat

Kat (re-)unification Should the EU unify the copyright laws of its Member States and introduce, over thirty years after the start of the harmonization process, a unitary copyright title? A Dietz, ‘The protection of intellectual property in the information age - the draft E.U. The short answer is: yes.

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Book review: Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Cultural Heritage

The IPKat

This is a review of Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Cultural Heritage , edited by Irini Stamatoudi , Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Cultural Heritage Law at the University of Nicosia. Publisher: Edward Elgar ISBN: 978 1 80037 690 8 Extent: 640

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How Strong Copyright Laws Empower Local Communities

Copyright Alliance

The 2024-2025 National High School Policy Debate Topic is: Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. […] The post How Strong Copyright Laws Empower Local Communities appeared first on Copyright Alliance.