Category Archives: Copyright Law

IOC Goes For Gold In Trademark Suit Over Logan Paul – Kevin Durrant Sports Drink



The Briefing: IOC Goes For Gold In Trademark Suit Over Logan Paul - Kevin Durrant Sports Drink

Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlo explore the US Olympic Committee’s lawsuit against Prime Hydration, co-founded by Logan Paul, for using Olympic trademarks in their ad campaign with Kevin Durant. Discover the power of Olympic trademarks and their protection!

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No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson



No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson, the mastermind behind the Tracy Anderson Method, sued ex-trainer Megan Roup for allegedly stealing her routines and licensing them to Equinox. The US District Court just ruled against Anderson’s copyright claim. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenbergfrom Weintraub Tobin on “The Briefing” as they discuss the case’s impact on fitness entrepreneurs.

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Not Terminated – Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music Royalties



Not Terminated Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music RoyaltiesCher recently won a major lawsuit over her music royalties from her divorce from Sonny Bono. Join Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg on today’s episode of “The Briefing” as they break down this case and its implications for copyright law.

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Supreme Court Holds Copyright Damages Can Go Beyond 3 Years



Supreme Court Holds Copyright Damages Can Go Beyond 3 Years Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg unpack the Supreme Court’s follow-up decision on damages in Neely v. Warner Chapel Music. Explore how this ruling could reshape future infringement cases.

 

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Another Court Gets It Right in Tattoo Copyright Dispute



Another Court Gets It Right in Tattoo Copyright DisputeThe recent decision on Hayden vs. 2K Games is a big win for video game publishers.  Dive into the fascinating world of copyright disputes over tattoos in video games. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin discuss how this case compares to past decisions and what it means for athletes, celebrities, and the video game industry on the latest episode of “The Briefing”

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Paramount Splashes Top Gun Maverick Copyright Lawsuit



Paramount Splashes Top Gun Maverick Copyright Lawsuit Paramount triumphs in the Top Gun Maverick copyright case. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg of Weintraub Tobin on ‘The Briefing’ as they dissect the court’s ruling.

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Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble



Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against RedbubbleThe ongoing dispute between Brandy Melville and Redbubble over trademark and copyright infringement continues. Despite previous setbacks, Brandy Melville has filed a new lawsuit against Redbubble, alleging the sale of counterfeit products and copyright infringement. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin explore the history of the dispute, the claims made in the new complaint, and potential legal strategies moving forward.

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Authors Get Mixed Results with Initial Skirmish in OpenAI Lawsuit



Authors Get Mixed Results with Initial Skirmish in OpenAI Lawsuit (1)Delve into the complexities of vicarious infringement and DMCA violations in AI training. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin dissect the recent district court ruling on OpenAI’s copyright infringement allegations on this installment of “The Briefing.” Watch this episode on the

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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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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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