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The Play-Doh Problem In 2018, Hasbro registered the smell of Play-Doh as a trademark in the United States. The USPTO description says: “a sweet, slightly musky, vanilla fragrance, with slight overtones of cherry, combined with the smell of a salted, wheat-based

Women's sport in Tanzania is growing fast, with more leagues, more sponsorship interest, and more athletes turning professional. But the legal framework hasn't always kept pace with that growth, and female athletes often face contract and workplace issues that their

Earlier last week, Atlantic reporter Alex Reisher exposed four major music datasets used to train AI models and launched a fully searchable public database. The discovery revealed one data set containing 12 million tracks, while another holds 9 million. The

Throughout discussions in the music industry and policy circles this week, a clear pattern is emerging: the world's most successful economies are those that have embraced their creative sectors as vital drivers of economic growth, diplomatic influence, and long-term investment.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation issued an urgent public alert this week, warning its users about a surge in fraudulent activity targeting users of WIPO's intellectual property registration services. Fake invoices, forged email addresses, spoofed phone numbers, and official-looking letterheads

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given us one of the most talked-about brand moments of the tournament, and it did not cost a single sponsorship shilling. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was renamed “San Francisco Bay Area Stadium”

Introduction The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first to span three nations and feature 16 cities, 48 teams, and 104 matches, truly stands out as the most commercially exciting edition in the tournament's history. It's fantastic to see that every level

Tanzania's 2026/27 National Budget: What's New and What's Changed for Business. On 11 June 2026, the government presented a budget of TZS 62.33 trillion to Parliament, about 10% higher than last year. This budget is the first to be based on

The 2026 World Cup Has Kicked Off. Here Is What Every Athlete in Tanzania Must Know About Their Contract Tanzania is not on the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But Tanzanian football is very much in the game. While Tanzania

Your brand is one of the most valuable assets your business owns. The name, logo, or slogan that customers associate with your products or services is your trademark. And in Tanzania, the only way to legally protect it is to

Law Firm Overview Recent high -profile live entertainment events, both globally and locally, have reignited conversations around scale, visibility, and commercial potential within the music and entertainment industry. Internationally, the Super Bowl continues to represent one of the most sophisticated intersections

The sporting world is watching closely as Real Madrid and A22 Sports Management pursue a landmark €4.5 billion lawsuit against UEFA, accusing football’s governing body of abusing its dominant position by blocking the creation of the European Super League. While

In today's music scene, social platforms are the new stage, and artists are making bold moves ditching traditional streaming services for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The result? More creative freedom and direct fan engagement, but also a whole

Tanzania Copyright Law Update. The Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Royalty Collection and Distribution) (Collective Management Organizations) Regulations, 2023, have been introduced in Tanzania. These regulations provide a comprehensive framework for the licensing, conduct, and compliance requirements for collective management organizations operating

In the vibrant world of media and entertainment, the fusion of music and television has the power to elevate storytelling to new heights. However, this dynamic partnership also brings forth a complex set of legal considerations, particularly concerning the moral

The compilation of songs of an Artist makes a Music Catalogue.This is an Intellectual property made asset whose right may be held by the Artist either through a legal entity, independently or in partnership. The current trend in the Entertainment industry

At an early stage, when small and medium enterprises want to develop or launch their new product/idea into the market, it is important to avoid and make sure the whole process does not infringe others of their rights. In other