Intellectual property encompasses several protections, each designed to safeguard different types of creations.
Patents protect inventions and provide a legal framework against unauthorized use. If you’re wondering how long it takes to get a patent approved, the process can vary but typically takes several years.
The world of music has undergone a profound transformation with the advent of online music streaming. As we revel in the convenience and diversity of streaming services, it’s crucial to unveil the intricate legalities that underpin this digital symphony. In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a journey through the complexities of streaming rights, empowering artists, platforms, and consumers with a nuanced understanding. Continue reading Streaming Rights Unveiled: The Legalities of Online Music Distribution→
The Los Angeles-based street artist Thierry Guetta, better known as Mr. Brainwash, has lost a copyright case involving a 1977 photograph of the punk rock musician Sid Vicious shot by the British photographer Dennis Morris. Guetta had claimed that the seven works he created using Morris’s black and white photograph, including one mural and one collage made of broken vinyl records, were sufficiently altered to be protected by the fair use defence, which allows for the use of copyrighted material for commentary, criticism and parody. Continue reading Mr. Brainwash Loses Another Copyright Lawsuit→
On Tuesday, a judge dismissed copyright lawsuits between street artist Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press news service over an image of Barack Obama that Fairey used for a 2006 Obama campaign poster. This is a rather complicated case, or series of related cases actually, which involve Fairey and the “Obama Hope” image, which was later used on merchandise such as T-shirts and mugs. Continue reading Shepard Fairey Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge!→
