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Trademarks and Generative AI 101

JD Supra Law

With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), many are wondering how it will affect intellectual property law. While much has been written on the subject of copyright law and the numerous gray areas that will need to be addressed by the U.S.

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ZEO v/s EZIO: Trademark Lessons on Passing Off and the Use of House Marks

SpicyIP

She graduated from National Law University, Delhi in 2023 & enjoys reading and writing on copyright laws. Concluding Remarks The instant case has shed light on several aspects of trademark law, ranging from the application of the passing off test and use of house marks, to the relevance of the first to use system.

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Diversity and overlapping IP rights in the comic world

WIPO Magazine

The economics of overlapping rights" explores how comic characters are protected under both copyright law and trademark law and what this means in economic and policy terms. A recent WIPO study, "Batman forever?

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Copyright Laws & Trademark Infringement for NFTs

Traverse Legal Blog

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Registering for copyright protection is voluntary buty necessary if you wish to file copyright infringement litigation.

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Key Takeaways - Using Generative AI in an IP-Driven Business: Practical Tips and Legal Risks

JD Supra Law

Kilpatrick’s Dan Englander and James Trigg recently presented to clients and colleagues on the topic of “Using Generative AI in an IP-Driven Business: Practical Tips and Legal Risks” at the firm’s annual 2024 Advanced Trademark Law Seminar in New York City. By: Kilpatrick

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Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law!

SpicyIP

This is achieved by understanding the parallels between publicity right and trademark law. Further, the application of a publicity right requires checks and balances which is explained through exceptions derived from copyright law.

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Mickey Mouse to Enter Public Domain in 2024

IPilogue

Serena Nath is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Every year on January 1, works protected under copyright law enter into the public domain due to their copyright protection expiring. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.