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Lecture, 2014

IP and freedom of expression: uses other than as a trade mark, parody and personality rights

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Summary

Presentation given at an IP seminar on 19 June 2014 on whether one may use someone else’s rights or data to support a message or a business. It covers uses of trade marks other than as a trade mark, copyright and parody in the light of the CJEU’s Deckmyn judgment (C-201/13), personality rights, and personal data protection after Google Spain (C-131/12).

Reference

H. Haouideg, "IP and freedom of expression: uses other than as a trade mark, parody and personality rights", IP seminar, 2014.

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