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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog


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The Briefing: Is the FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality TV Stars
June 21, 2024

The FTC just issued a final rule banning post-employment non-compete clauses, and it's shaking things up, especially in the non-scripted TV world. How will this impact talent deals? Join Weintraub att

Scarlett Johansson vs Chat GPT What the Legal Claims Would Look Like
June 14, 2024

Did Scarlett Johansson's voice inspire 'Sky'? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg of Weintraub Tobin unpack the controversy between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI's Chat GPT. Explore potential legal clai

Another Court Gets It Right in Tattoo Copyright Dispute
June 07, 2024

The recent decision on Hayden vs. 2K Games is a big win for video game publishers. Dive into the fascinating world of copyright disputes over tattoos in video games. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg

Paramount Splashes Top Gun Maverick Copyright Lawsuit
May 31, 2024

Paramount triumphs in the Top Gun Maverick copyright case. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg of Weintraub Tobin on 'The Briefing' as they dissect the court's ruling. Get the full episode on the W

Filmmakers Express Concern Over Impending Death of ‘Biographical Anchor’ Fair Use Basis
May 24, 2024

Unraveling the threads of Fair Use and how recent legal rulings threaten documentary filmmakers. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg as they dissect the Tenth Circuit's Impact on filmmaking in thi

Netflix Defamation Lawsuit About Inventing Anna – Not an Imposter
May 17, 2024

Update on Rachel Williams' defamation lawsuit against Netflix's "Inventing Anna." Weintraub lawyers Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the recent court ruling as a warning for docudrama produce

Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble
May 10, 2024

The ongoing dispute between Brandy Melville and Redbubble over trademark and copyright infringement continues. Despite previous setbacks, Brandy Melville has filed a new lawsuit against Redbubble, all

How “knockoff” Furniture Landed Kim Kardashian in an IP Lawsuit
May 03, 2024

Kim Kardashian faces a lawsuit from the Donald Judd Foundation for allegedly using and promoting knockoff furniture in her office tour video. While Kardashian's counsel denies liability, the case unde

Authors Get Mixed Results with Initial Skirmish in OpenAI Lawsuit
April 26, 2024

Delve into the complexities of vicarious infringement and DMCA violations in AI training. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin dissect the recent district court ruling on OpenAI's copyr

Tennessee’s ELVIS Act Isn’t What You Think
April 19, 2024

ELVIS Act Breaking down the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and the Image Security Act of 2024. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin discuss its impact on AI audio technology and how it prot

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