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In The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin, intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current IP issues related to trademark, copyright, and entertainment, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news.
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The Briefing: Lady Gaga “Mayhem” Trademark Win: Did the Court Get It Right? (opens the original)
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The trademark fight over Lady Gaga’s Mayhem era is over. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the dismissal of Lost International’s lawsuit over the use of “Mayhem” on Gaga’s album, tour, and merchandise. They cover: Why the court dismissed Lost International’s complaint without leave to amend How the Rogers test applies when trademark claims collide with expressive works Why the ruling raises new questions after the Supreme Court’
Tyra Banks, Netflix and America’s Next Top Model: The Legal Fight Over Documentary Editing (opens the original)
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Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over how her interview was edited in the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Banks’ defamation and false light claims, the release she signed before filming, and Netflix’s attempt to end the case under California’s anti-SLAPP law. In this episode, they cover: Why the release Banks signed could pose a major obstacle to her claims How California’
Who Owns the Photo? Moore v. Daily Mail and the Limits of Copyright (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Moore v. Daily Mail, a new class action alleging the publication copied photos from social media without permission and falsely credited platforms like Instagram instead of the actual creators. In this episode, they cover: How copying and rehosting social media images can lead to copyright infringement claims Why crediting Instagram instead of the photographer could create a separate DMC
Kennedy Center v. Redd: How a Canceled Jazz Concert Became a Free Speech Fight (opens the original)
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When can a performer’s public criticism become a breach of contract? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Kennedy Center v. Redd, a dispute involving musician Charles Redd, a canceled performance, a morals clause, and D.C.’s Anti-SLAPP Act. In this episode, they cover: How D.C.’s Anti-SLAPP Act applied to Redd’s public statements Why the court dismissed the Kennedy Center’s breach of contract claims What the decision me
IP Bootcamp: The Intellectual Property Framework Every Business Needs to Know (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the four main categories of intellectual property and explain why protecting these assets is critical to a company’s long-term value. They cover: How trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets protect different types of business assets Why ownership, registration, and written agreements matter before a dispute or transaction arises How businesses can audit and strengthen their IP
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