The trial in the case Hermès International v. Mason Rothschild [22-CV-384 (JSR) (S.D.N.Y. May. 18, 2022)] has begun on 30th January 2023 in the District Court of Southern District of New York. The case, the first of its kind, raises pertinent questions regarding the intersection between Trademark and Non-Fungible Tokens and the exception of artistic expressions under the Rogers Test. The discussion on the issues in the case has been summarised in this blog.
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Freedom of expression and Censorship
The Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) discomfort to allow filmmakers’ “freedom of expression” has been a subject of clash quite often, with the...
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The Slants, an Asian-American rock band, founded by Simon Tam, had applied for the registration of their band name as a trademark. The U.S....
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The Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris in January 2015 left a lasting impact on the creative community, bringing attention to the risks faced by those championing free expression. This post analyses the incident’s significance and commemorates the contributions of the victims to global creativity.
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