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The Split On The Rogers V. Grimaldi Gridiron: An Analysis Of Unauthorized Trademark Use In Artistic Mediums, Anthony Zangrillo Feb 2017

The Split On The Rogers V. Grimaldi Gridiron: An Analysis Of Unauthorized Trademark Use In Artistic Mediums, Anthony Zangrillo

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Movies, television programs, and video games often exploit trademarks within their content. In particular, various media often attempt to use the logos of professional sports teams within artistic works. Courts have utilized different methods to balance the constitutional protections of the First Amendment with the property interests granted to the owner of a trademark. This Note discusses these methods, which include the alternative avenues approach, the likelihood of confusion test, and the right of publicity analysis. Ultimately, many courts utilize the framework presented in the seminal Rogers v. Grimaldi decision. This test analyzes the artistic relevance of the trademark’s use …


Trademark Trial And Appeal Board, Meet The Constitution, David S. Welkowitz Apr 2016

Trademark Trial And Appeal Board, Meet The Constitution, David S. Welkowitz

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For many years, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has re-fused to address constitutional claims raised in the course of registration or cancellation proceedings. A recent example involves the Washington Redskins trademark, which is the subject of a cancellation proceeding now before a U.S. Court of Appeals. The Board’s refusal to address constitutional issues rests on the assumption that the Board lacks the authority to make constitutional decisions. That may seem odd, given the fact that the Board is an arm of the federal government, and its members are bound to uphold the Constitution. This Article examines the basis of …


A Constitutional Idea-Expression Doctrine: Qualifying Congress’ Commerce Power When Protecting Intellectual Property Rights., Yavar Bathaee Dec 2007

A Constitutional Idea-Expression Doctrine: Qualifying Congress’ Commerce Power When Protecting Intellectual Property Rights., Yavar Bathaee

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Human Rights And Copyright: The Introduction Of Natural Law Considerations Into American Copyright Law , Orit Fischman Afori Dec 2004

Human Rights And Copyright: The Introduction Of Natural Law Considerations Into American Copyright Law , Orit Fischman Afori

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Roundtable Panel I: Database Protection, Robert Eisenbach, Lisa Ferri, Robert Gibbons, Charles Sims Dec 2001

Roundtable Panel I: Database Protection, Robert Eisenbach, Lisa Ferri, Robert Gibbons, Charles Sims

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Agricultural Disparagement Statutes: Tainted Beef, Tainted Speech, And Tainted Law, Margot S. Fell Mar 1999

Agricultural Disparagement Statutes: Tainted Beef, Tainted Speech, And Tainted Law, Margot S. Fell

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Panel Iii: Cable Versus The Telephone Companies: Can Telephone Companies Be Constitutionally Barred From Delivering Video Programming? , David E. Bronston, James J. Gilligan, Mark C. Hansen, Joseph A. Post Mar 1994

Panel Iii: Cable Versus The Telephone Companies: Can Telephone Companies Be Constitutionally Barred From Delivering Video Programming? , David E. Bronston, James J. Gilligan, Mark C. Hansen, Joseph A. Post

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The Constitutionality Of Current Crime Victimization Statutes: A Survey , Debra A. Shields Mar 1994

The Constitutionality Of Current Crime Victimization Statutes: A Survey , Debra A. Shields

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Panel Ii: Cable Versus Broadcast Tv: The “Must Carry” Provisions Of The Cable Television Consumer And Competition Act Of 1992, Marc Apfelbaum, Gregory Buscarino, Steven J. Hyman, Robert D. Joffe Mar 1994

Panel Ii: Cable Versus Broadcast Tv: The “Must Carry” Provisions Of The Cable Television Consumer And Competition Act Of 1992, Marc Apfelbaum, Gregory Buscarino, Steven J. Hyman, Robert D. Joffe

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Panel Iv: Censorship Of Cable Television’S Leased And Public Access Channels, Majorie Heins, James N. Horwood, Robert T. Perry, Michael Sitcov Mar 1994

Panel Iv: Censorship Of Cable Television’S Leased And Public Access Channels, Majorie Heins, James N. Horwood, Robert T. Perry, Michael Sitcov

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Restricting The Right Of Correspondence In The Prison Context: Thornburgh V. Abbott And Its Progeny, Samuel J. Levine Mar 1994

Restricting The Right Of Correspondence In The Prison Context: Thornburgh V. Abbott And Its Progeny, Samuel J. Levine

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Ward V. Rock Against Racism: How Time, Place And Manner Further Restrict The Public Forum, Michael B. Manley Mar 1991

Ward V. Rock Against Racism: How Time, Place And Manner Further Restrict The Public Forum, Michael B. Manley

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Federal Arts Funding At What Cost? The Impact Of Funding Guidelines On The First Amendment And The Future Of Art In America, Anne L. Body Mar 1991

Federal Arts Funding At What Cost? The Impact Of Funding Guidelines On The First Amendment And The Future Of Art In America, Anne L. Body

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Federal Preemption Of The Right Of Publicity In Sing-Alike Cases, Leonard A. Wohl Oct 1990

Federal Preemption Of The Right Of Publicity In Sing-Alike Cases, Leonard A. Wohl

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No abstract provided.