Communication is essential in the modern political arena, especially in electoral contexts. However, we often see abuses, particularly with regard to intellectual property rights.
In this opinion piece by João Carlos Assunção, NLP Managing Associate, we reflect on the attention (or lack thereof) that political parties pay to respecting the intellectual property rights of others. Among the cases highlighted, João Carlos Assunção discusses the accusation of copyright infringement made by The White Stripes due to the unauthorised use of the iconic bass line from ‘Seven Nation Army’ in a campaign video. He also refers to the episode in which Céline Dion publicly opposed the use of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Republican election event.
To find out more, read the full article, published in the November 2024 issue of ADVOCATUS magazine.
