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A group of senators introduced an update to the ‘No Fakes Act,’ which protects the voice and visual likeness of individuals from unauthorized AI-generated recreations. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss the changes to this act on this episode of The Briefing.
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The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board often consider wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages related when determining the likelihood of confusion despite there being no per se rule on the matter. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the TTAB’s long-standing opinion on this episode of The Briefing.
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Continue reading Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
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‘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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Continue reading Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services – TTAB’s Landmark Ruling
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In 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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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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Continue reading IOC Goes For Gold In Trademark Suit Over Logan Paul – Kevin Durrant Sports Drink
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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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Continue reading No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson
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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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Cher 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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Continue reading Not Terminated – Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music Royalties
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Trademarks perform a number of important functions. Scott Hervey discusses the spectrum of trademark strength in this archive episode of “The Briefing”
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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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