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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog


Latest Episodes

A Very Patented Christmas: The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season
December 20, 2024

Get into the holiday spirit with a look at some of the most unique Christmas patents ever filed. From Santa detectors to upside-down Christmas trees, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg explore festive

Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?
December 13, 2024

Can an influencer sue another for having a similar aesthetic? Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow dive into a Texas case that could reshape creator marketing on this episode of The Briefing. - Watch this

Trademark Turbulence – Oakland vs SFO in Trademark Showdown
December 06, 2024

Oaklands attempt to rename its airport didnt take off. On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the trademark dispute between San Francisco and Oakland over airport

Turkey, Trademarks, Copyright, and Cranberry Sauce – IP and Recipes
November 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving, we're diving into the world of intellectual property and recipes. Can chefs own their culinary creations? Can a recipe be copyrighted? From Turducken trademarks to creative cookbook

The Briefing: Based on a (NOT) True Story – The Baby Reindeer Defamation Case
November 22, 2024

Did Netflix push the boundaries of "based on a true story"? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss Harvey v. Netflix, the risks of docudramas, and explain how truth and fiction collide in this high

Millions at Stake: How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
November 15, 2024

The 90s hip-hop group 2 Live Crew won big in their copyright case against Lil' Joe Records. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down termination rights, bankruptcy, and what it means for artists r

Bad Spirits – How a Dog Toy Changed TV Title Clearance
November 08, 2024

Clearing titles for creative projects has become more challenging after the Supreme Courts decision in Jack Daniels v. VIP Products. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler exp

The Dark Side of Halloween – Unlicensed Costumes and the Legal Haunt
October 31, 2024

Halloween is here, but beware! That killer costume might come with a lawsuit instead of candy. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the legal threats associated with unlicensed costumes on this spook

The Fall of SUPER HERO: When Trademarks Become Generic
October 25, 2024

For more than half a century, Marvel Comics and DC Comics have jointly owned the trademark Superhero. However, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently granted a petition to cancel that mark be

New California Laws for Digital Replicas Both Live and Dead
October 18, 2024

California recently passed two new AI laws that aim to protect individuals from the unauthorized creation of digital replicas. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss these laws and their implications