Category Archives: Entertainment IP

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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How “knockoff” Furniture Landed Kim Kardashian in an IP Lawsuit



How “knockoff” furniture landed Kim Kardashian in an IP lawsuitKim Kardashian faces a lawsuit from the Donald Judd Foundation for allegedly using and promoting knockoff furniture in her office tour video. While Kardashian’s counsel denies liability, the case underscores the importance of due diligence in endorsements. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin dissect the legal drama in this installment of “The Briefing.”

 

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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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Tennessee’s ELVIS Act Isn’t What You Think



Tennessee’s ELVIS Act Isn’t What You ThinkELVIS Act —Breaking down the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and the Image Security Act of 2024. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin discuss its impact on AI audio technology and how it protects musicians in the next installment of “The Briefing.”

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2



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Safeguard your brand in the world of social media marketing, from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance.  Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from Weintraub Tobin continue the discussion on legal risks brands face in part 2 of our social media marketing series on “The Briefing.”

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 1



Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (1)Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from Weintraub Tobin navigate the complexities of brand deals with expert insights on safeguarding your brand partnerships on this episode of “The Briefing.”

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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



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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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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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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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