Canadian co-production treaties. Every year, Canada participates in more than 60 coproductions governed by an official treaty, totaling a production volume of approximately 500 millions dollars. A third of these productions are feature films and …
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Movie poster usage rights: movie Posters All Look the Same: Why? Marketers have come to rely mostly on what insiders call the three main genres: Face-off, Giant Logo and Giant Face. But the 30-second “living” poster …
Chain of Title (COT) Basic Documents Distributors need to know with certainty that the distribution rights they are licensing are free and clear of any potential claims, lawsuits, or competing claims. The basic documents that …
Trademark registration- GLASS MAFIA – Trademark Details Paramount, owner to the movie rights and trademarks associated with The Godfather, has opposed a trademark for the GLASS MAFIA on bongs which bears a striking resemblance to the movies’ …
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center -Uovo Art LLC v. Mira Hold, Mira Holdings, Inc. – Case No. D2016-0214 The Parties The Complainant is Uovo Art LLC of Long Island City, New York, United States of …
Since 2015 MIA | Cinema inherited the best practices and experience of New Cinema Network (NCN), the Roman market for co-production of feature films . Every year the co-production market presents a selection of projects in …
Copyright infringement suit Against Madonna. VMG filed a copyright infringement suit against Madonna and others, alleging that the producer of the song “Vogue,” copied a 0.23-second segment of horns from an earlier song, known as …
Take Down Photos. According to Torrent Freak, Axl Rose is attempting to rid the Internet of a photo which has gone on to inspire a slew of “fat Axl” memes. The GUNS N’ ROSES singer …
SMart is a non-profit organisation created in Belgium in 1998 which is developing itself in 8 European countries. We aim to simplify and support the professional paths of creative and cultural workers. Our principal goal …
“Copying” Adidas. It is hardly a secret that Adidas filed quite a few lawsuits late last year, including ones against Marc Jacobs and Skechers, for copying its wares, but what other brands are copying adidas that …
The court battles on American trademarks in China keep coming. But this time, a U.S. company has walked away with a win. Late last month, the Beijing Higher People’s Court ruled in favor of Facebook …
Nike is steamed that 800-meter star Boris Berian has had the temerity to both reject their contract offer and continue to run very well, all the while wearing New Balance gear. In fact, they’re so …
A pastry plagiarism battle has broken out in San Francisco after Bay Area pastry chef Caitlin Freeman accused the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art of copying her art-themed cakes. Freeman and her husband James opened the …
DANDI is delighted to announce the partnership with ARTROOMS launching a series of initiatives in the world of the ART! DANDI LOVES ART and ART LOVES DANDI! ARTROOMS (20-23 January 2017) brings a brand …
Get contracts: Director Agreement This introduction provides further information as to the main clauses included in a director’s service contract such as the director’s role and responsibilities in developing the film and who owns what …
“Cannes is where you start relationships or close deals; so if you are attending for the first time, adjust your expectations. You need to meet buyers and sellers and start relationships that may in the …
1.PATENT US435748, “MUSTACHE GUARD” The above patent is titled “Mustache Guard.”This invention essentially holds up a mustache to keep it out of drinks and food. Other inventions include a “Mustache Shield” and a “Mustache Cup …
Happy Birthday to You has been called the best known song in the world. Certainly, one would be hard pressed to find anyone who has not sung and heard it dozens if not hundreds of …
Recognizing the huge creative potential of Africa’s cultural resources, the power of the media and the need to renew confidence among Africans in our creative potential, the African Public Broadcasting Foundation (APBF) is supporting efforts …
On 1 October 2014, the Government introduced new exceptions to the copyright law in the UK which now allows individuals to use copyright material for the purpose of ‘parody, caricature and pastiche’ without having to …