Monthly Archives: February 2023

Is Trump’s Copyright Claim Against Woodward “Trumped Up”?

Copyright Law, IP Litigation, ,

Journalist Bob Woodward conducted an audio interview with former President Donald Trump for his book ‘Rage’ and later released the tapes as its own audiobook. Now, Trump is suing for copyright infringement. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

 

Cases discussed:

  • TRUMP v. SIMON & SCHUSTER INC et al
  • Falwell v. Penthouse
  • Community for Creative Non-Violence v. Reid

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9th Circuit Agrees with Woz – No Promise to Pay, No Desny Claim

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The recent Reilly v. Wozniak 9th Circuit decision upheld a 1950s ruling that requires a promise to pay to be present for an implied contract to exist. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this case and how the Desny decision applies to idea theft cases in California in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Trademark and Copyright Cases to Watch in 2023

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The Supreme Court will bring finality to several IP disputes this year. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an overview of the trademark and copyright cases to watch on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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