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Architects, Artists, Photographers, Property Owners, The Public And Their Rights: Reconciling Vara, The Awcpa, And Copyright Fundamentals, David E. Shipley
Architects, Artists, Photographers, Property Owners, The Public And Their Rights: Reconciling Vara, The Awcpa, And Copyright Fundamentals, David E. Shipley
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Murals, sculpture, and other works of visual art have been parts of buildings, monuments and other structures for centuries, but copyright infringement litigation in the federal courts between artists, architects, photographers, and building owners is a relatively recent phenomenon. The outcome of these lawsuits has an impact on the public seeing works of visual art; experiencing works of visual art on buildings, monuments, and structures; and, looking at photographs of visual art on or in those architectural works. This article focuses on how the Copyright Act’s protection of artists’ rights in their works of visual art on buildings under the …
Give Starving Artists A Piece Of The Ip Pie: Making Room At The Table For Performers’ Rights, Meagan A. Sharp
Give Starving Artists A Piece Of The Ip Pie: Making Room At The Table For Performers’ Rights, Meagan A. Sharp
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
Creators protect their valuable intellectual property interests through copyright. Historically, stage performers struggled to secure copyright ownership in their performances within a larger production. As the theatre landscape changes, however, trends indicate that producers will increasingly rely on performers to develop characters and shows. This reliance could prove to be an exploitative practice if performers do not receive additional compensation for their part in creating successful works. This Note first examines the meanings of authorship, fixation, and control under the Copyright Act of 1976, then widens its lens to consider alternate interpretations of these technical terms in light of an …
Hocus Pocus: The Magic Within Trade Secret Law, Marianna L. Markley
Hocus Pocus: The Magic Within Trade Secret Law, Marianna L. Markley
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
This Note will discuss why trade secret law is the most appropriate form of IP protection for magicians seeking to protect their secrets. First it will discuss the background information on IP protections offered to magicians, specifically within copyright, patent, and trade secret law. After examining previous cases in which magicians have sought protection for their work using each of these different types of IP laws, it will then analyze why trade secret law is the best form of IP protection for magicians.
Wearables And Where They Stick: Finding A Place For Tech Tattoos In The Ip Framework, Emily A. Mccutcheon
Wearables And Where They Stick: Finding A Place For Tech Tattoos In The Ip Framework, Emily A. Mccutcheon
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Watch What You *Bleeping* Want: Interpretation Of Statutes Dealing With Advancing Technology In Light Of The Ninth Circuit Case Of "Disney Enterprises, Inc. V. Vidangel, Inc.", Thomas B. Norton
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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The Myth Of Uniformity In Ip Laws, Sharon K. Sandeen
The Myth Of Uniformity In Ip Laws, Sharon K. Sandeen
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
When Congress enacts federal laws, it is often because of the asserted benefits of a “uniform” law and the, often unspoken, assumption that federal laws are somehow more uniform than uniform state laws. Infact, the uniformity argument was a primary justification for theenactment of both the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 and the EU Trade Secret Directive.
The quest for uniformity, particularly with respect to laws that relate to intellectual property rights, is an old story in the United States. During the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, the existence of inconsistent state laws was a central reason for the …
Copyright--My Story: A One-Woman Play, Corey Field
Copyright--My Story: A One-Woman Play, Corey Field
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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The Promise And Peril Of Collective Listening, Whitney Broussard
The Promise And Peril Of Collective Listening, Whitney Broussard
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Digital-Age Claims For Old-World Rights, Joseph M. Beck, Allison M. Scott
Digital-Age Claims For Old-World Rights, Joseph M. Beck, Allison M. Scott
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Symposium Introduction, Bertis Downs
Symposium Introduction, Bertis Downs
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Judging Expertise In Copyright Law, William K. Ford
Judging Expertise In Copyright Law, William K. Ford
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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A Panoptic Approach To Information Policy: Utilizing A More Balanced Theory Of Property In Order To Ensure The Existence Of A Prodigious Public Domain, Christine D. Galbraith
A Panoptic Approach To Information Policy: Utilizing A More Balanced Theory Of Property In Order To Ensure The Existence Of A Prodigious Public Domain, Christine D. Galbraith
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Copyright And Contract Law: Economic Theory Of Copyright Contracts, Richard Watt
Copyright And Contract Law: Economic Theory Of Copyright Contracts, Richard Watt
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Copyright And Contract Law: Regulating Creator Contracts: The State Of The Art And A Research Agenda, Martin Kretschmer
Copyright And Contract Law: Regulating Creator Contracts: The State Of The Art And A Research Agenda, Martin Kretschmer
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Give Me Liberty And Give Me Death: The Conflict Between Copyright Law And Estates Law, Michael Rosenbloum
Give Me Liberty And Give Me Death: The Conflict Between Copyright Law And Estates Law, Michael Rosenbloum
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Brief Amicus Curiae Of Copyright Law Professors In Lotus Development Corp. V. Borland International, Inc., Pamela Samuelson
Brief Amicus Curiae Of Copyright Law Professors In Lotus Development Corp. V. Borland International, Inc., Pamela Samuelson
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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The End Of The Work As We Know It, Michael J. Madison
The End Of The Work As We Know It, Michael J. Madison
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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Rants And Raves: Craigslist's Attempt To Stop Innovating Third-Party Web Developers With Copyright Law, Stephanie Marie Davies
Rants And Raves: Craigslist's Attempt To Stop Innovating Third-Party Web Developers With Copyright Law, Stephanie Marie Davies
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act At Twenty: Has Full Protection Made A Difference?, David Shipley
The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act At Twenty: Has Full Protection Made A Difference?, David Shipley
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Even though our copyright statutes were silent about architecture until 1990, it was well established that plans, blueprints and models were copyrightable writings under the 1909 Act's category of "drawings or plastic works of a scientific or technical character," and then as "pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works" under the 1976 Act. The scope of an architect's copyright protection was, however, quite limited. The unauthorized copying of plans or blueprints constituted infringement, but most authorities concluded that plans were not infringed by using them, without the architect's permission, to construct the building they depicted. Moreover, the prevailing view was that an …
Copyright Protection For Architectural Works, David E. Shipley
Copyright Protection For Architectural Works, David E. Shipley
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Architecture is the most commonly experienced and pervasive of all the arts. The creative efforts of architects culminate in structures used for shelter, pleasure, business, entertainment, and transportation.1 Architects express their design concepts in sketches, elevations, floor plans, working drawings, specifications, renditions, and three-dimensional models. Their labors in shaping the ideas for a building from rough conceptions into plans and then into completed structures are similar to the efforts of other creators. An architect is as much an author as is a sculptor or a dramatist. His plans, renditions, and the resulting structure will ordinarily show originality and will reflect …