People tend to confuse the difference between copyright & trademark.
This thread explains the difference & why it's important for businesses to have both.
#copyright#trademarks#intellectualpropertyrights
On Thursday, we asked: What is the best IP right between Copyright and Trademark to protect a logo against use by competitor and use of the same as an artistic work? Can you register it both as a copyright and a trademark? What are benefits if so? Follow thread for answers 1/8
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Equity ordered to pay varsity student Sh5m for ‘Wings to Fly’ song https://t.co/zZAUtP0OOW via @BD_Africa
2 DAYS TO GO!! The Copyright regulator @KenyaCopyright is calling for Expression of Interest from interested entities wishing to be considered for license to operate as a CMO in 2023. The applications must be received before 5pm, 25th October 2022. See attached for details!
#Periodpoverty trended briefly during this election period. There's only 1 way for the Govt to end it. To the newly elected CWMNAs aka #WomenReps, here's 1 law you can and MUST start working on. Congratulations to Scotland on this monumental step toward #socialinclusion!
Menstrual products, including tampons and pads, will be made available free of charge in public facilities in Scotland from Monday, when the first law of its kind in the world came into force. https://t.co/mcryHs5xHa
I like that at the end it has clarified that the main target here is corporate bodies.
Individuals in most cases would be covered by fair use, and I feel like this should also be acknowledged by @KenyaCopyright
RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEMES
A meme generated without the authority of the Copyright owner is an infringement on their copyright particularly the exclusive rights to reproduce, copy, adapt and publish since the original photo or video undergoes alteration and incorporation of a text.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2022 : Ignite Culture, the ACP-EU Culture Programme (EA), is officially open for its 2nd call for grant applications!
This innovative grant facility is available between 6th July & 17th August 2022.
I absolutely love this! It has the capacity to be the white cane equivalent for PWDs on wheels. I hope the tech is open source, that would make it so much more accessible.
Writers, please don't send unsolicited scripts to other writers and producers. Send a logline or synopsis first and ask the producer if they are interested in reading the script...
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The 2nd installment of this important training on copyright for musicians will be held on Friday 26th November.
Questions around music distribution will be answered, among other issues.
Register in the link below.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
@KenyaCopyright@LizLenjo_Kags@DeborahWanjugu@kimaniwanjogu
Have you registered for the webinar on Intellectual Property Rights? You cannot afford to miss this important conversation, Learn how to manage your works online among others.
Register now! https://t.co/DIaGTq0Inu
This Minecraft activity coincides with #WorldCitiesDay that takes place on 31 Oct annually. The workshop runs until tomorrow when the ladies will present their designs to some high profile guests. @GoDownArts@mbugua_mk @HerCityToolbox @chia.martinuzzi
Currently participating in a Minecraft workshop at @GoDownArts Dunga Rd. This is part of their design process, ensuring the new build meets community needs. Quite fascinating watching young women create their ideal streets. #HerCity@PlacemakingNBI@HerCityToolbox@mbugua_mk
@HerCityToolkit was created to help capture the views of women, girls & other minorities when designing public spaces. It's a great tool 4 public participation, esp when balancing various competing needs in county & nat'l govt budgets.