Copyright

Sep 245 min read

Italy’s cultural heritage, and how the government controls it

In Italy, the government has taken steps to exercise a certain type of control over the historical and artistic heritage of Italy.

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Sep 244 min read

Developments in the Protection of Māori Cultural Intellectual Property rights: Western v Indigenous IP Concepts.

What protection is provided to indigenous communities when these cultural expressions are abused by the western world and their policies?

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Aug 262 min read

Alternative IP: Chanel No.5 and Play-Doh

Can copyright manifest in other strange and wonderful ways? How does the law of intellectual property apply to things like scents?

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Aug 52 min read

Luxury scams: Paying for pennies

The luxury powerhouse, known as Dior , has been at epicentre of mass scrutiny since Italian authorities uncovered sweatshops producing...

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Aug 53 min read

Nike vs the Shoe Surgeon: Who Owns What?

One may think that after all the effort, they have full control over what to do with their work. Largely speaking, that is true.

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Jul 233 min read

Instagram and YouTube: what copyright looks like in the digital space

The concept of Copyright is complex and multifaceted, such that its enforceability through Copyright law remains a massive point of...

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Mar 182 min read

Who owns what is posted on social media? TikTok for dummies

Terms of service documents on social media may be the fastest ticked “I agree” columns in the world, but who knows what they entail?...

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Mar 23 min read

Yes, and? Ariana Grande and Interpolation

Inspiration or stealing? The requirements for interpolation and sampling. In a previous blog post, the concepts of the doctrine of fair...

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