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How to Achieve Socially Inclusive Intellectual Property – Cultural Heritage

Achieving equity in international intellectual property law has been slow. With the global recognition of the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the rise of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs, we can expect progress towards socially responsible and inclusive intellectual property to happen at a more rapid pace. The Historic […]

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Is Culture really “Free”?

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Is Culture Really “Free”? Some people say that culture cannot belong to anyone. But others argue that not protecting cultural identities can be harmful to the members of the affected groups. The “free culture” stance, is based on the idea of the common heritage of mankind and says that traditional cultural works should be

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Is the Clean Girl Aesthetic “Cultural Appropriation” or Just Another Fashion Trend?

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What is all the hype about the “clean girl aesthetic” on Tik Tok? This “clean girl” look is about a minimalist makeup look, which is achieved by wearing a decent amount of make-up that is applied to look natural. Your skin is supposed to have a fresh, dewy look and your hair should be well

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Jamie Oliver Hiring Cultural Appropriation Specialists is a Smart Move

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Famous Chef, Jamie Oliver, is reported to have hired specialists to help him avoid cultural appropriation in his recipes. Oliver, a popular cookbook author, who had a television show called the Naked Chef, says he has hired specialists to vet his recipes to avoid offending anybody. For example, he says his “Empire Roast Chicken,” which

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Intangible Cultural Heritage

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What is Intangible Cultural Heritage? Any discussion of culture or cultural products immediately raises questions about what one means by “culture.” The term culture can mean many different things to different people. Because these questions often involve crossing international lines, taking an international perspective is useful. A good starting point is the work of the

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What is cultural appropriation versus appreciation?

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Cultural appropriation or cultural misappropriation refers to situations when a cultural group feels that some aspect of their cultural group identity has been used, typically in a commercial setting, by someone outside the cultural group. There are several instances of cultural appropriation that have led to public backlash. …

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How to Achieve Socially Inclusive Intellectual Property – Cultural Heritage

Is Culture really “Free”?

Is the Clean Girl Aesthetic “Cultural Appropriation” or Just Another Fashion Trend?

Jamie Oliver Hiring Cultural Appropriation Specialists is a Smart Move

Intangible Cultural Heritage

What is cultural appropriation versus appreciation?

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