Category Archives: Copyright Law

9th Circuit Provides Clear Copyright Guidance for Producers of Bio Pics



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss copyright litigation around the “Jersey Boys” — a musical and movie about The Four Seasons– involving an unpublished biography by one of the band members.

Watch this episode on Weintraub’s YouTube channel, here.


The Essential Purpose of the Short Form Copyright Assignment



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Scott’s article covering the merits of filing a Short Form Copyright Assignment.

Watch the video of this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Read the full article on the IP Law Blog, here


Copyright Infringement: BuzzFeed just got Buzz Worthy



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Weintraub Tobin IP attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Scott’s article on a copyright dispute between a photographer and Buzzfeed.

Watch the episode on Weintraub’s YouTube channel, here.

Read the full article on the IP Law Blog, here: “Second Circuit Frames Novel Issue of Photographer’s Claim of Copyright Infringement and DMCA Violation” 


COVID 19 Bill Stimulates the Economy and Changes in the Intellectual Property Law



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, co-hosts Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the changes in intellectual property law stemming from the recently passed COVID-19 stimulus bill.

Watch the episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Read a related article by Weintraub attorney Jessica Corpuz on the IP Law Blog.


Trademark Infringement – Tiffany & Co. Versus Costco



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Tiffany & Co’s lawsuit against Costco for selling Tiffany-like rings and using the word Tiffany on nearby signage, claiming trademark infringement and unfair business practices.

Watch the episode on Weintraub’s YouTube channel, here.