> We are allowed to view and consume it, to be influenced by it, and under many circumstances even outright copy it. In theory: sure In practice: not really,

> We are allowed to view and consume it, to be influenced by it, and under many circumstances even outright copy it. In theory: sure In practice: not really, especially when you're small and the other side is big and has lots of lawyers and/or lawmakers in their pockets. Disney ("In 1989, for instance, the company even threatened to sue three Florida daycare centers unless they removed murals featuring some of its characters") and Deutsche Telekom[1][2] ("the company's actions just smack of corporate bully tactics, where legions of lawyers attempt to hog natural resources — in this case a primary color — that rightfully belong to everyone") are just two examples that spring to mind. [0] https://hls.harvard.edu/today/harvard-law-i-p-expert-explains-how-disney-has-influenced-u-s-copyright-law-to-protect-mickey-mouse-and-winnie-the-pooh/ https://hls.harvard.edu/today/harvard-law-i-p-expert-explain... [1] https://www.dw.com/en/court-confirms-deutsche-telekoms-right-to-pink/a-968525 https://www.dw.com/en/court-confirms-deutsche-telekoms-right... [2] https://futurism.com/the-byte/tmobile-legal-rights-obnoxious-pink-color https://futurism.com/the-byte/tmobile-legal-rights-obnoxious...