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Intellectual Property And Tabletop Games, Christopher B. Seaman, Thuan Tran Jan 2022

Intellectual Property And Tabletop Games, Christopher B. Seaman, Thuan Tran

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There is a rich body of literature regarding intellectual property’s (“IP”) “negative spaces”—fields where creation and innovation thrive without significant formal protection from IP law. Scholars have written about innovation in diverse fields despite weak or nonexistent IP rights, such as fashion design, fine cuisine, stand-up comedy, magic tricks, tattoos, and sports plays. Instead, these fields rely on social norms, first- mover advantage, and other (non-IP) legal regimes to promote innovation in the absence of IP protection.

As a comparison to these studies, this Article comprehensively analyzes the role of IP law in facilitating innovation in tabletop gaming, including board …


Defining The Role Of Defendant's Intentions Under Section 43(A) Of The Lanham Act: Centaur Communications V. Aisim Communications Jan 1989

Defining The Role Of Defendant's Intentions Under Section 43(A) Of The Lanham Act: Centaur Communications V. Aisim Communications

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Consumer Meets Computer: An Argument For Liberal Trademark Protection Of Computer Hardware Configurations Under Section 43(A) Of The Lanham Trademark Act Jan 1987

Consumer Meets Computer: An Argument For Liberal Trademark Protection Of Computer Hardware Configurations Under Section 43(A) Of The Lanham Trademark Act

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Lanham Act Protection From The Copying Of Trade Dress By Generic Drug Manufacturers Sep 1981

Lanham Act Protection From The Copying Of Trade Dress By Generic Drug Manufacturers

Washington and Lee Law Review

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