IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the original Mickey Mouse’s copyright protection will expire at the end of 2023, Disney will still be able to protect the Mickey Mouse brand through trademark law. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

Public Domain 105

Public Domain Copyright Law Copyright Registering Trademarks 105

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

At least in its “explicit falsity” prong, though, Rogers tailors potential liability for noncommercial speakers more closely to classic fraud, excluding most noncommercial speech from trademark liability. The answers are yes, no, and sometimes, a list both comprehensive and dismaying. But there are several remaining problems.

Trademark Law 72

Trademark Law Trademark Art Branding 72

IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the original Mickey Mouse’s copyright protection will expire at the end of 2023, Disney will still be able to protect the Mickey Mouse brand through trademark law. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

Public Domain 40

Public Domain Copyright Law Copyright Registering Trademarks 40

Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Additionally, intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks, is governed by territorial laws, and enforcement varies by jurisdiction. Navigating the complexities of intellectual property law requires a thorough understanding of the rights, processes, and limitations involved.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Public Domain Intellectual Property 52

43(B)log

JANUARY 31, 2025

Jeanne Fromer (with Beebe and Stein), An Empirical Picture of Trademark Law We are running out of competitively effective word marks. Could companies actually retain rights to marks they havent been using in years based on consumers continuing use of these names? Even public use of VDS to refer to VCDS.

Branding 52

Branding Branding Brands Design 52