Monthly Archives: February 2024

Tag, You’re Sued: Graffiti Artists Sue Over Use of Their Tags



Tag, You're Sued: Graffiti Artists Sue Over Use of Their TagsGraffiti artists Nekst and Bates have filed a lawsuit against Guess and Macy’s for incorporating their tags in various articles of clothing. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss this case in the next installment of “The Briefing.”

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Nirvana Stuck in Lawsuit Over “Nevermind” Album Cover



Nirvana Stuck in Lawsuit Over Nevermind Album CoverAs James Kachmar previously wrote on the IP Law Blog, the man who was photographed as a naked baby in 1991 for Nirvana’s iconic “Nevermind” album cover is now suing the band for distributing child pornography. Scott Hervey and James discuss the Ninth Circuit’s opinion on the case in this episode of The Briefing.

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Brandy Melville v Redbubble: Navigating Contributory Infringement



Brandy Melville has asked the Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit’s decision in its dispute with Redbubble. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing.

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Ninth Circuit Pulls Back Rogers Test in Light of Jack Daniels Decision



Ninth Circuit Pulls Back Rogers Test in Light of Jack Daniels Decision As Scott Hervey previously wrote on the IP Law Blog, the holding in the Supreme Court case Jack Daniels Properties v. VIP Products limits the applicability of the Rogers test. Scott and Jamie Lincenberg talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing.

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