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Clive Elliott KC: Intellectual Property Lawyer warns about copyright law when it comes to political ads

Published: Aug. 20, 2023, 8:09 p.m.

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A note of caution for political parties wanting to use pop culture references in their ads.

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The Green Party has wiped social media posts with screenshots of the Barbie movie after revelations they didn\'t seek permission from Warner Brothers to use them.

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Back in 2014 National was put in legal hot water for using the Eminem song Lose Yourself.

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Former Intellectual Property Society President, Clive Elliott KC, told Mike Hosking that parties need to be as cautious about photos as they now are with music.

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He says it\'s easier to download and use copyrighted images with the rise of social media, but the rules haven\'t changed.

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