The Briefing by the IP Law Blog
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In The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current IP issues related to trademark, copyright, and entertainment, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news.
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NOV 8, 2024
Bad Spirits – How a Dog Toy Changed TV Title Clearance
Clearing titles for creative projects has become more challenging after the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniels v. VIP Products. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler explore the evolution of the Rogers test and the new hu...
15 MIN
OCT 31, 2024
The Dark Side of Halloween – Unlicensed Costumes and the Legal Haunt
Halloween is here, but beware! That killer costume might come with a lawsuit instead of candy. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the legal threats associated with unlicensed costumes on this spooky episode of The Briefing. -
6 MIN
OCT 25, 2024
The Fall of SUPER HERO: When Trademarks Become Generic
For more than half a century, Marvel Comics and DC Comics have jointly owned the trademark ‘Superhero.’ However, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently granted a petition to cancel that mark because it became generic.
10 MIN
OCT 18, 2024
New California Laws for Digital Replicas Both Live and Dead
California recently passed two new AI laws that aim to protect individuals from the unauthorized creation of digital replicas. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss these laws and their implications for the media industry on this episode of The Briefi...
15 MIN
OCT 4, 2024
“Hold On” You Can’t Use That Music in Your Presidential Campaign
The estate of the late singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes sued former President Donald Trump for using one of his songs at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case in this installment of The Briefing. -
10 MIN
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