
EXTRA: Emoji and the Law
The Economics of Everyday Things
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Emojis in the Legal Sphere
This chapter explores the complex relationship between emojis and law, focusing on how emoji meanings are interpreted by legal systems. It highlights the challenges faced by companies when protecting emoji designs and trademarks and reflects on how smaller entities are vulnerable to trademark infringement lawsuits. The discussion also examines the evolving role of emojis in communication, emphasizing the potential for varying interpretations and the implications for legal contexts.
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