Monthly Archives: March 2024

Defamation by Docudrama – Inventing Anna (ARCHIVE)



The Briefing Defamation by Docudrama – Inventing Anna (ARCHIVE)

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law BlogScott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a defamation dispute between Rachel Williams – a victim of con artist Anna Sorokin – and Netflix, over her portrayal in the docudrama “Inventing Anna.”

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Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case



Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case (1)

Discover how truth became the ultimate defense in the legal battle between Cynthia Love and Kanye West. Join Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri from Weintraub Tobin as they unpack the court’s ruling on whether displaying historical footage amounts to defamation on this episode of ‘The Briefing’.

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The Patent Puzzle: USPTO’s Guidelines for AI Inventions



The Patent Puzzle USPTO's Guidelines for AI Inventions

Can AI inventions be patented? Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri explore recent USPTO guidance on patenting AI-assisted inventions in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.

 

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How Far Back Can You Go: Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages



How Far Back Can You Go Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages

How far back can a plaintiff recover damages in a copyright infringement case?  Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this contested copyright law question in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.

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Writers, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG Agreements



Writers, Actors, AI The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG AgreementsDelve into the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg tackle the terms and changes in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.

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