The estate of band Nirvana is suing fashion designer Marc Jacobs, along with Saks and Neiman Marcus, for copyright infringement following the release of their “Redux Grunge” collection. The collection was created to pay tribute to the infamous grunge era and features a t-shirt using the iconic Nirvana smiley face logo. Jacobs filed a notice of dismissal, arguing that the copyright …
Does Banksy now think Copyright is cool?
The street artist known for stating “Copyright is for losers” has successfully pursued legal proceedings against an Italian Museum for … trade mark infringement. The exhibition is just one of many unauthorised exhibitions showcasing the artist’s work, with the reproduction of his iconic pieces for merchandise and promotional material being the matter of contention. Pest Control, the handling service of …
The IP Perspective: clever planning or pure luck?
Perhaps one of the least acknowledged, and yet most critical, factors contributing to one’s ‘success’, is luck. All too often, people will credit their achievements solely to their personal skill and brilliance, hard work, and hustle. They will rarely mention the role that luck played, and even more rarely (respectfully) give thanks to it. Perhaps they feel that by doing …
Who owns ‘RAW’ files
Copyright and graphic design If you are lucky enough to work in the design industry, then your job involves the creation of intellectual property on a daily basis. And, on the opposite side of the table, if you’ve ever engaged a design or marketing professional, then you’ve likely had the pleasure of commissioning the creation of intellectual property. A new …