Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over how her interview was edited in the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Banks’
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The IP Law Blog, published by Weintraub Tobin, focuses on intellectual property law topics including copyright, trademark, patent prosecution, licensing, and litigation. It covers legal issues related to entertainment and media, such as performer consent, soundalike disputes, and fair use. The blog also addresses the intersection of IP law with advertising, branding, and emerging technologies like AI. It provides insights into legal challenges faced by creators, producers, and brands, highlighting relevant case law and regulatory developments. The content is aimed at legal professionals, businesses, and individuals interested in the practical application of intellectual property law.
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The Briefing: Who Owns the Photo? Moore v. Daily Mail and the Limits of Copyright
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Moore v. Daily Mail, a new class action alleging the publication copied photos from social media without permission and falsely credited…
The Briefing: Kennedy Center v. Redd: How a Canceled Jazz Concert Became a Free Speech Fight
When can a performer’s public criticism become a breach of contract? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Kennedy Center v. Redd, a dispute involving musician Charles Redd,…
The Briefing: IP Bootcamp – The Intellectual Property Framework Every Business Needs to Know
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the four main categories of intellectual property and explain why protecting these assets is critical to a company’s long-term value. They cover:…
The Briefing: IP Bootcamp – The Intellectual Property Framework Every Business Needs to Know
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the four main categories of intellectual property and explain why protecting these assets is critical to a company’s long-term value.
They…
The Briefing: When a Manager Becomes an Agent The Talent Agency Act Trap
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the legal rules governing talent representation and explain why the distinction between a manager and an unlicensed talent agent can have significant consequences for…
The Briefing: Copyright Basics: What You Own, What You Don’t, and What Happens When Someone Crosses the Line
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. return to copyright fundamentals and explain how these rules affect creators, businesses, developers, filmmakers, and anyone commissioning creative work.
They cover:…
The Briefing: Peju Province Winery v Cesari: When a TTAB Loss Doesn’t Follow You to Court
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Cesari S.R.L. v. Peju Province Winery L.P., a long-running dispute involving the LIANO and LIANA wine marks.The Second Circuit vacated a judgment against…
The Briefing: Peju Province Winery v Cesari: When a TTAB Loss Doesn’t Follow You to Court
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Cesari S.R.L. v. Peju Province Winery L.P., a long-running dispute involving the LIANO and LIANA wine marks.
The Second Circuit vacated a…
The Briefing: Cox v Sony: Did the Supreme Court Just Give AI Companies a Copyright Shield?
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, which reversed a $1 billion judgment against the internet service provider.…