California privacy law has entered a new phase. In Part One of this two-part episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley breaks down California’s new CCPA regulations governing Automated Decision making Technology, or ADMT.
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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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Who Really Owns Your Startup’s IP?
The Most Overlooked Mistake That Can Kill Your Company Before It StartsMost founders assume their company owns what it builds. It doesn’t, at least not automatically.Under U.S. law, the person who creates intellectual property owns it unless they’ve assigned it…
The Briefing: Why Lady Gaga Beat a Trademark Injunction Over “Mayhem”
We previously covered the trademark lawsuit filed by Lost International against Lady Gaga over her use of “Mayhem” in connection with her album, tour, and related merchandise. Now the court has ruled, denying Lost’s motion for a preliminary injunction.…
The Briefing: Top Gun Cleared for Takeoff: The Ninth Circuit Affirms Paramount’s Copyright Win
The Ninth Circuit kicked off 2026 with a major copyright decision in the long-running Top Gun dispute, affirming summary judgment for Paramount in the lawsuit over Top Gun: Maverick. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Scott…
The Briefing: The 2026 Entertainment Law Forecast: Navigating Fair Use, AI Training, and Trademark Trends
The year 2025 left the media and entertainment industry with a series of significant, unresolved legal questions. As we move into 2026, several high-profile cases are poised to redefine the boundaries of fair use, the legality of AI training, and…
The Briefing: The 2026 Forecast: Resolving Some of the Entertainment Industry’s Open Legal Issues
As 2025 fades into the rearview mirror, many of the entertainment and media industry’s biggest legal questions remain unresolved. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler take a forward-looking approach to the…
The Briefing: 2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets (Featured)
Your intellectual property is one of your company’s most valuable assets. Are you keeping track of it? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler walk through why an IP checkup is a…
The Briefing: New York Times v. Perplexity AI: Copyright, Hallucinations, and Trademark Risk
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down The New York Times v. Perplexity AI, a lawsuit that goes beyond copyright and into largely untested trademark territory. They discuss the Times’…
The Briefing: A Very Patented Christmas – The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season (Featured)
Get into the holiday spirit with a look at some of the most unique Christmas patents ever filed. From Santa detectors to upside-down Christmas trees, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg explore festive inventions that add a little extra cheer to the season…
The Briefing: A Very Patented Christmas – The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season (Featured)
Get into the holiday spirit with a look at some of the most unique Christmas patents ever filed. From Santa detectors to upside-down Christmas trees, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg explore festive inventions that add a little extra cheer to the…