Category Archives: Entertainment IP

Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services – TTAB’s Landmark Ruling



Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services - TTAB's Landmark Ruling

‘Gabby’s Table’ was denied registration in a major Trademark decision that impacts affiliate marketing. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down what this means for your business in this episode of “The Briefing”

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How to Avoid Bearing The Risks of A Naked License (Featured)



How to Avoid Bearing The Risks of A Naked LicenseIn Blue Mountain Holdings v. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S. District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case and how to avoid bearing the risks of a naked license in this featured episode of The Briefing.

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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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Closing The Royalty Loophole Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings



Closing The Royalty Loophole Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings

Did you know? In the U.S., terrestrial radio stations don’t pay royalties to non-songwriter performers or record labels! Unlike other countries, only songwriters and publishers get paid. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg share how musicians are pushing Congress to change this with the American Music Fairness Act in this installment of “The Briefing.”

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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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The Briefing: Is the FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality TV Stars



Is The FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality TV StarsThe FTC just issued a final rule banning post-employment non-compete clauses, and it’s shaking things up, especially in the non-scripted TV world. How will this impact talent deals? Join Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Shauna Correia as they discuss what this means for networks and on-air talent on the latest installment of “The Briefing.”  

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Scarlett Johansson vs Chat GPT What the Legal Claims Would Look Like



Scarlett Johansson vs Chat GPT - What the Legal Claims Would Look LikeDid Scarlett Johansson’s voice inspire ‘Sky’? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg of Weintraub Tobin unpack the controversy between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI’s Chat GPT. Explore potential legal claims and the intricacies of voice rights in AI on this episode of The Briefing.

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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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