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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.
Siobhan De Bruyn
Sep 24, 20245 min read
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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?
Jessica Elvos
Sep 24, 20244 min read
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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?
Jaden Mulke
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Luxury scams: Paying for pennies
The luxury powerhouse, known as Dior , has been at epicentre of mass scrutiny since Italian authorities uncovered sweatshops producing...
Ira Garbers
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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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.
Bryce Crockart
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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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...
Jaden Mulke
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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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?...
Ira Garbers
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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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...
Bryce Crockart
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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