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The Future is IP

The Future is IP

This past year has proven that most of our work, projects, and even relationships, can be developed in a digital space. Digital and intellectual labor is on the rise, while traditional manual labor is constantly being simplified and even automated. Blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, interactive storytelling, esports, and online trading are just a few of the trends that are already shaping the way our society spends its time and money. Dating apps,

The Importance of IP to SMEs in the Knowledge Economy

The Importance of IP to SMEs in the Knowledge Economy

For Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the knowledge economy (whether in the creative industries, science and technology, or software development), intangible assets are their most important business assets. SMEs in these sectors make significant investments in R&D, product creation, differentiation, and marketing. Intellectual property (IP) enables SMEs to have exclusivity over the exploitation of their innovative products, creative works, and their brands, thus cr

Watch Out For That Mural! - Public Art, Public Rights?

Watch Out For That Mural! - Public Art, Public Rights?

The rise of digital media, YouTube, Instagram, and other social media has altered the consumption of visual art. Street art, or art situated in public spaces, such as murals and statues are now widely used and distributed through these platforms. However, the public space is not the public domain. Hence, an unauthorized use of street art as the background for your vlog, for example, could infringe the intellectual property rights of the street artist. Art in public spaces enj

Esports - A Competitive Arena Chock-Full of Intellectual Property

Esports - A Competitive Arena Chock-Full of Intellectual Property

Esports or the industry of competitive, organized video gaming is here and it looks like it’s here to stay. The esports explosion, as some are calling it, is rivaling “traditional sports”, and why wouldn’t it? After all, it has all the elements of a professional sport: 1) skilled individuals/athletes; 2) organizations; 3) enthusiastic fans; and 4) organized events. Some of the biggest esports titles include League of Legends and Call of Duty, each with their respective profes

Adaptations: Rights and Public Domain

Adaptations: Rights and Public Domain

The upcoming movie “Simone” is based on the novel by Eduardo Lalo. Movies such as this one are considered adaptations or “derivative works” under Copyright Law. Movies can also be adapted from comic books, video games, and even songs! The producers must make sure to always obtain the rights to do such an adaptation from the original work’s owner. However, these rights can be very expensive, so it is often easier to base your adaptation on a work that is already in the public