Is Trump’s Copyright Claim Against Woodward “Trumped Up”?

February 24, 2023Copyright Law, IP LitigationCopyright Law, Intellectual Property, IP Lawthebriefing

Journalist Bob Woodward conducted an audio interview with former President Donald Trump for his book ‘Rage’ and later released the tapes as its own audiobook. Now, Trump is suing for copyright infringement. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

Cases discussed:

TRUMP v. SIMON & SCHUSTER INC et al
Falwell v. Penthouse
Community for Creative Non-Violence v. Reid

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Miami Terminates FTX’s Naming Rights Deal for NBA Arena

February 17, 2023IP Litigation, Sports IPIP litigation, Sports IP Lawthebriefing

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A Florida bankruptcy court has terminated FTX’s naming rights agreement for an NBA arena. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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9th Circuit Agrees with Woz – No Promise to Pay, No Desny Claim

February 10, 2023IP Litigation9th Circuit, Desny v Wilder, Idea Theft, Implied Contracts, intellectual property litigation, Reilly v Wozniakthebriefing

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The recent Reilly v. Wozniak 9th Circuit decision upheld a 1950s ruling that requires a promise to pay to be present for an implied contract to exist. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this case and how the Desny decision applies to idea theft cases in California in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Trademark and Copyright Cases to Watch in 2023

February 3, 2023Copyright Law, Trademark LawCopyright Law, Intellectual Property, IP Law, Supreme Court, trademark lawthebriefing

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The Supreme Court will bring finality to several IP disputes this year. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an overview of the trademark and copyright cases to watch on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

January 27, 2023Copyright Law, IP Litigation, Patent Law, Trademark LawCopyright, Intellectual Property, IP Assets, IP Law, Patent, Trademarkthebriefing

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The start of a new year is a good opportunity for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about the importance of this review on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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The Strength of a Trademark

January 22, 2023Trademark LawIntellectual Property, IP Law, trademark lawthebriefing

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Trademarks perform a number of important functions. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the spectrum of trademark strength in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Viacom Wins Trademark Dispute Over MTV’s ‘Floribama Shore’

January 13, 2023Entertainment IP, Trademark Law11th Circuit Court, Intellectual Property, IP Law, trademark lawthebriefing

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An 11th Circuit Opinion in the ‘Floribama Shore’ trademark case provides guidance on establishing artistic relevance under the Rogers Test. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Supreme Court Takes Up Jack Daniel’s-Bad Spaniels Trademark Dispute

January 6, 2023IP Litigation, Manufacturing IP, Trademark LawIntellectual Property, IP Law, Jack Daniels, Supreme Court, trademark lawthebriefing

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The Supreme Court granted Jack Daniel’s petition for certiorari and will hear the trademark infringement case involving a parody dog chew toy that resembles the Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Bottle. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this latest development in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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The Yonays Take the First Sortie in Copyright Fight With Paramount Over Top Gun Maverick

December 30, 2022Copyright Law, Entertainment IP, IP LitigationCopyright, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, IP Lawthebriefing

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The heirs of the author who wrote an article upon which “Top Gun” is based, claims the film’s sequel is an infringing derivative work. Paramount has since filed a motion to dismiss the case. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this on The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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After 70 Years, Supreme Court Will Once Again Weigh in on The Exterritorial Reach of Lanham Act

December 23, 2022Trademark LawIntellectual Property, IP Law, Trademark, trademark lawthebriefing

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The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the reach of the Lanham Act and whether it can protect against the infringement of a U.S. trademark in a foreign territory. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this case in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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