Monthly Archives: December 2021

Trouble in House of Gucci: Does the Family Have a Claim Following Release of New Film?



In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo say family members behind the fashion powerhouse Gucci may take legal action following the release of the film, House of Gucci.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub Vimeo channel, here.


Lord of The Rings Author’s Estate Clings to its Precious Trademark, Blocking JRR Token



In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between the Lord of The Rings author’s estate and the cryptocurrency JRR Token.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.


Say NFT Again – I Dare You: Miramax Sues Quentin Tarantino Over Plans to Sell “Pulp Fiction” NFT



In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a legal dispute between Miramax and Quentin Tarantino, over his efforts to sell “Pulp Fiction” themed NFTs.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.


Cleveland Now Has Two Guardians: The Baseball Team and the Roller Derby Team Settle Their Case and Agree to Joint Use



In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss an update in the trademark legal battle between the Cleveland Guardians Baseball and Roller Derby teams.

Watch the episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.


Jack in the Box Pops a Spring Over Mascot Trademark Dilution



In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law BlogScott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between Jack in the Box and cryptocurrency marketplace FTX. Jack in the Box claims that FTX’s new mascot is too similar to theirs.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.