CALIFORNIA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW BLOG
News and Notes Focused on the 3 Public Faces of IP Law
- Brand Image Protection – Trademark Law
- Visual Image Protection – Copyright Law
- Personal Image Protection – Right of Publicity Law
The Image Protection Law blog has been created in order to share stories and information on the legal aspects of: 1) the marketplace reputation of a company or product captured in its trademark, 2) published or publicly-displayed artwork, photography, and any created visual design, and 3) use of a person’s photograph or likeness for product promotion or other commercial purposes.
The “IP3” share at least one thing in common: Image is everything. In these posts let’s look at what that means in the realm of intellectual property in the news, but let’s also be prepared to explore if there’s something more beyond “everything.” Don’t forget, the intellectual in “intellectual property” doesn’t mean smart or brainy, although by nature true creators often are. The word is used to refer to any creation, i.e., a “product of the mind.” While this blog will be regularly updated, you are encouraged to share your thoughts on these posts.