The street artist Banksy has successfully trademarked two of his most famous artworks in Australia, in an attempt to stop them being copied and sold.The secretive artist applied for the trademarks via a law firm based in Perth, and although the tactic ultimately failed in Europe, the Australian applications were successful and will be registered next week.
情報源: Banksy trademarks two of his best known artworks in Australia | Banksy | The Guardian
Banksy’s trademark may be at risk after the street artist lost a case that an EU panel said was brought in bad faith and was undermined by a gift shop he set up in London last year.
情報源: Banksy trademark ‘at risk’ after street artist loses legal battle | Banksy | The Guardian
Banksy lost a trademark battle with a U.K.-based greeting card company and, in turn, the copyright for his famous work, “Flower Thrower,” in part because officials said his hidden identity prevents him from being classified as the “as the unquestionable owner.”
情報源: Banksy loses trademark in legal battle over ‘Flower Thrower’ art | Fox Business
匿名のアーティスト「バンクシー」が作品を展示したショールームを自らオープンしました。その背景には「商標権」を巡る争いがありました。．．．バンクシーは自ら「ショップ」とうたっていますが、作品やグッズは店頭では買えず、インターネットの購入サイトも「準備中」のままになっています。バンクシーによりますと、「別の会社がバンクシーの名前を使い、商品を売ろうとしたのを防ぐためにオープンした」ということで、自身の作品を無許可で販売する業者などへの抗議の意味が込められているとみられます。
“商標権”巡り・・・ バンクシーが「ショップ」開店(19/10/03), 1:22
UK: Banksy opens surprise pop-up shop in south London ahead of auction, 1:21
Banksy opens Croydon store after card company legal dispute | ITV News, 2:17
