Copyright Law

Trademarking Memes: Can You Really Own a Viral Joke?

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Trademarking Memes

Let’s get something out of the way real quick:Memes aren’t just goofy pictures with Impact font anymore.They’re culture.They’re marketing tools.They’re how Gen Z communicates everything from love to late-stage capitalism.And let’s be honest—some memes carry more influence than Super Bowl ads. So… naturally, the question arises:“Can I own a meme? Like legally? Like trademark it?” … Read more

Deepfakes & Copyright Law: Are Your Digital Clones Protected?

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Deepfakes & Copyright Law

Imagine waking up one day, scrolling through your phone, and—bam—there you are…Saying things you never said.Wearing clothes you don’t own.Maybe doing something wildly inappropriate or weirdly impressive. But it’s not actually you.It’s a deepfake—a digital clone so convincing even your mom had to watch it twice. Now here’s the million-dollar question:Who owns that version of … Read more