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- Title
Goodbye Copyright? The Rise of Trademark and Rights of Publicity in the Hip-Hop Music Industry.
- Authors
Greene, Kevin J.
- Abstract
This article explores the rise of trademark and rights of publicity in the hip-hop music industry, focusing on the challenges faced by Black artists in terms of intellectual property rights. It argues that copyright law and industry practices have disproportionately benefited non-creators and corporate conglomerates, diverting the value of works by Black artists away from the creative community. The article also discusses the importance of branding and endorsements for hip-hop artists, as well as the abusive trademark litigation and inequities in trademark ownership that disadvantage unsophisticated and unrepresented artists. It concludes by emphasizing the need for reform in the trademark ownership process and tighter penalties for abusive trademark assertions.
- Subjects
DR. Dre, 1965-; MATTEL Inc.; RAP music; RIGHT of publicity; TRADEMARK application &; registration; MUSIC industry; TRADEMARKS; LAW offices; SCHOOL bands
- Publication
Chapman Law Review, 2024, Vol 27, Issue 2, p335
- ISSN
2381-3237
- Publication type
Article