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17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

Plagiarism Today

Along the way, we discussed why a knockoff Beetlejuice costume is titled “Juice Demon”, the ways that intellectual property laws govern Halloween costumes and the ways one could find themselves in trouble. It’s an interesting look at how a public domain source and a modern interpretation can clash.

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[Guest Post] Who owns the copyright to Nigeria’s “new” national anthem?

The IPKat

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams , PhD researcher in the fields of copyright and dispute system design at the University of Antwerp, regarding copyright ownership of Nigeria’s re-adopted national anthem. Is the national anthem in the public domain?

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Copyright Licensing in Podcasting: A Legal Guide for Creators

Intepat

Key Copyright Licensing Areas in Podcasting Licensing under copyright law allows the copyright owner to grant the right to use their work without transferring ownership. Voluntary licensing , governed under Sections 30 and 31, allows the copyright owner to grant exclusive or non-exclusive rights to use the work. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.

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AI Training, Fair Use, and the Burdens of Being First

Copyright Lately

A copy of something in the public domain can’t support a copyright unless it contains a distinguishable variation that reflects independent creativity. But that doesn’t mean you should have exclusive ownership over the result. And independent creation simply means you created it yourself, without copying.

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Why Should You Patent Your Invention?

Intepat

Sense of ownership. Patents give the inventor the security and confidence to share their invention in public domains. You can share your invention with the scientific community and investors without any fear of losing ownership of your invention. Patents as assets. Patents can act as a form of record of all inventions.

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Why IP Rights Expire and Why They Must Be Strong While They Last

IP Watchdog

Imagine building a house and by law, 20 years from completion, all ownership rights to the asset expired permanently whether retained by the original owner or obtained through purchase.

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Copyright implications of Augmented Reality for cultural goods – Part 1

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Thus, AR can be considered as a tool for boosting cultural heritage exploitation, helping achieve the educational mission of bodies governing cultural heritage, as well as enabling better participation in cultural life. i) Public domain works. Thus, ownership of such rights is crucial for exploitation purposes.

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