AI Digitization in Olfactory Art: Future of Perfume Industry and Copyright
In 2006, the Dutch Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling regarding the copyrightability of scents, declaring that smells could qualify as protected subject matter under copyright laws. The case revolved around Lancôme suing Kecofa for its perfume, Tresor. The court used a compelling analogy: just as the content of a book is protected by copyright […]
Trade Secrets and Office Management: Strategizing protection and valuation
A trade secret combines valuable business know-how with confidentiality. Every company seeks to protect the secrets that give it a competitive edge. These trade secrets hold substantial commercial value and are often supported by intellectual property rights like trademarks, patents, and copyrights. In the business world, a secret typically holds economic value, stemming from the […]