Intellectual and industrial property, although it may seem like an abstract or technical concept, is a fundamental force that drives innovation and development in numerous sectors.
This set of rights includes different forms of protection, such as: patents, which claim to allow inventors to obtain exclusivity over their technical inventions; Copyright, which allow authors to protect their works against unauthorized use by third parties; and trademarks, which identify and distinguish products or services, providing owners with a unique identity in the market.
It is also important to know what are the trade secrets or trade secrets, which preserve technical or scientific knowledge, business data or commercial and market strategies that are key to maintaining a competitive advantage.
Intellectual property in cinema: the fight for ideas and commercial success
Through a number of films, we observe how cinema has reflected the complex struggles for these protections, from legal disputes over copyrights and patents, to efforts to establish and expand a brand in competitive markets.
These stories show the risks, ingenuity and perseverance required to protect an idea, and how these rights become an essential tool for the success and growth of companies in the competitive global market.
Artificial Justice (2024)
This Spanish film explores a future in which the Artificial Intelligence redefines our country's judicial system, questioning how emerging technologies should be regulated and what role the law will play. Intellectual Property in the protection and use of these algorithms. It is a story that raises ethical and legal challenges about the control of AI in society.
Air (2023)
«Air» shows us the iconic agreement between a young Michael Jordan, commercially represented by his mother, and Nike, which originated the famous Air Jordan brand. This film captures the moment when sport and the fashion industry came together to create a brand that would change the perception of sporting goods, highlighting the power of a well-positioned brand in the global market.
Tetris (2023)
A thriller that explores the intricate story of how the video game Tetris, created in the Soviet Union, achieved the license to be marketed in the West. The film illustrates the political and legal barriers that the creators had to overcome, showing the importance of licensing in bringing an innovative idea to the international market.
The Current War (2017)
This historical drama portrays the fierce competition between thomas edison y George Westinghouse for control of the electrical system in the United States. In addition to describing technological progress, the film reflects on the business strategies and industrial property rights that shaped the electrical supply system as we know it today.
The Founder (2016)
It is the story of Ray Kroc, creator of McDonald's, which tells how a small hamburger business became one of the franchises largest in the world. The film illustrates the power of expansion under an established brand, touching on topics such as the use of industrial property in franchise management and global brand expansion.
Joy (2015)
Inspired by the life of Joy Mangano, this film tells the story of how innovation can emerge in everyday products. With her cleaning inventions, Joy builds an empire, highlighting the importance of protecting ideas in all sectors, even in the less traditional ones, by patents and design rights.
Big Eyes (2014)
«Big Eyes» tells the story of Margaret Keane's struggle to claim authorship of her famous paintings, which for years were attributed to her husband. The film shows the human side and legal consequences of the Copyright, highlighting the importance of intellectual property in protecting the creative legacy of artists.
Flash of Genius (2008)
Based on true events, this film tells how an engineering professor creates and patents a windshield wiper system and subsequently faces a legal battle with the automobile industry, which uses the system without his consent. The story highlights the importance of license as a protection tool for inventors, showing the difficulties of defending industrial property rights against large corporations.
The Man in the White Suit (1951)
In this classic satire, a scientist invents a fabric that is virtually indestructible and never gets dirty. However, the textile industry conspires to prevent its manufacture, as it could ruin their business. The film addresses the challenges inventors face when their ideas threaten established commercial interests, highlighting the influence of industrial property in the marketplace.
The Third Man (1949)
This film noir classic explores the dangerous trade of counterfeit penicillin in post-war Vienna, revealing the risks associated with counterfeiting and the trade in unauthorized pharmaceutical products. The plot exposes the need for brand protection and regulations to safeguard public health and industrial property.
Ultimately, the films offer us a unique look at how intellectual and industrial property not only defends the interests of creators, but also fosters fair competition, boosts the economy and promotes the advancement of technology and culture.
Claudia Fernández, Attorney at Law IP Media & Entertainment Area by ELZABURU
