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Hong Kong’s parody on democracy? First pass bill, then consult public on Parody Exception

Some principled linearity please   Democracies’ very right to exist depends on the support the government is getting from its population. Hong Kong’s democracy might be in its infancy, but the government of the Special Administrative Region should know that … Continue reading

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Toyota on a Chain: Creatively Challenged Art or Parody?

Last year’s Hong Kong International Art Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre included the “Toyota Chain”, by Thomas Hirschhorn, which, was exactly that. Mr Hirschhorn, a Swiss artist, made the piece in 2002, and so far, nobody … Continue reading

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Trademark/Copyright Use or Abuse: Coca-Cola in Hong Kong

Do you think this use of the trademark should be allowed. “Immoral to drink sweat and blood. Coca-Cola.” Photo taken from the wall at Franklin Centre at CUHK Campus in Shatin, Hong Kong. It is in protest against alleged bad … Continue reading

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Does China’s Copyright Law Has A Sense Of Humour?

Tavis Coburn created in 2007 “Mao Jordon”, using Mao holding a Nike Air in his hand and wearing a hair band with swoosh, a registered trademark of Nike. The artist provokes a lot of questions with a limited edition of … Continue reading

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