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Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case
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 w
The Patent Puzzle: USPTO’s Guidelines for AI Inventions
Can AI inventions be patented? Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri explore recent USPTO guidance on patenting AI-assisted inventions in this installment of "The Briefing" by Weintraub Tobin. - - Watch t
How Far Back Can You Go: Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages
How far back can a plaintiff recover damages in a copyright infringement case? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this contested copyright law question in this installment of "The Briefing" by
Writers, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG Agreements
Delve 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. - Watch this
Tag, You’re Sued: Graffiti Artists Sue Over Use of Their Tags
Graffiti artists Nekst and Bates have filed a lawsuit against Guess and Macys for incorporating their tags in various articles of clothing. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss this case in the nex
Nirvana Stuck in Lawsuit Over “Nevermind” Album Cover
As 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 por
Brandy Melville v Redbubble: Navigating Contributory Infringement
Brandy Melville has asked the Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit's decision in its dispute with Redbubble. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing. - W
Ninth Circuit Pulls Back Rogers Test in Light of Jack Daniels Decision
As Scott Hervey previously wrote on the IP Law Blog, the holding in the Supreme Court case Jack Daniels Properties v. VIP Products limits the applicability of the Rogers test. Scott and Jamie Lincenbe
It’s Not Yabba-Dabba-Delicious – TTAB Denies Color Mark for Post Fruity Pebbles!
Fruity Pebbles failed to attain a trademark for the various colors of its cereal. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow discuss the TTAB's decision to reject the trademark application on this episode of The
Beyond the Hashtag: FTC Revises Guidelines for Endorsement Use in Advertising
The FTC recently made changes to its guide concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow discuss these changes and their expected impact on the in