The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The artist’s organization said it rejected requests from the fashion company to use the artworks in handbag ads, but the luxury brand used them anyway.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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Oh Much More Than Bother: This Winnie the Pooh Is Terrifying
The New York Times – Film:
When the gentle bear fell into the public domain, a horror director pounced. Glimpses of the low-budget film have enthralled and enraged fans.
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How Thom Browne Beat Adidas in Court
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Could a trademark lawsuit over stripes change how we think about athletic wear?
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
The New York Times – Film:
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
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Lawsuit Over Lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Is Dismissed
The New York Times – Music:
Swift had been accused of stealing lyrics from a 3LW song released in 2000 that contains the lines “Playas, they gonna play/And haters, they gonna hate.”
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Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans.
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Geling Yan Says a Movie Fails to Credit Her. The Film World Shrugs.
The New York Times – Film:
Geling Yan says that she is owed a screen credit for the Chinese film “One Second” — and that companies bringing it to Western audiences are complicit in censoring her.
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In Echo of Soviet Era, Russia’s Movie Theaters Turn to Pirate Screenings
The New York Times – Film:
In a Cold War throwback, some venues are showing bootleg versions after Hollywood studios pulled films from the country. Still, viewer numbers have tanked.