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Copyright Office Issues Guidance for Works Containing Material Generated by AI
April 07, 2023

The US Copyright Office issued a policy statement regarding the registration of works that contain material generated by AI technology. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this clarification on

USPTO Suspends Action on Trademark Applications Targeting Names of Public Figures
March 31, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark office has suspended action on trademark applications targeting the names of public figures. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode

Copyright Office Rejects Application for A.I. Created Art Work
March 24, 2023

The U.S. Copyright Office instituted an inquiry into a registration relating to a graphic novel that uses AI-generated artwork. Scott HerveyandJosh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of

Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy for Use of Imitation Voice in "Betty (Get Money)"
March 17, 2023

Singer Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for vocal imitation in his smash hit, Betty (Get Money).Scott HerveyandJosh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law

Getty Images Sues Stability AI for Copyright Infringement
March 10, 2023

Getty Images filed a lawsuit against startup tech company Stability AI for allegedly scraping more than 12 million photographs from Getty Images' portfolio without consent. Scott HerveyandJosh Escov

Did the Court Bag the MetaBirkin Case?
March 03, 2023

The jury hearing Hermes v. Rothschild found the artist's 'MetaBirkin' NFTs constitutes trademark infringement and trademark dilution. Scott HerveyandJosh Escovedotalk about this case on this episod

Is Trump’s Copyright Claim Against Woodward “Trumped Up”?
February 24, 2023

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 infring

Miami Terminates FTX's Naming Rights Deal for NBA Arena
February 17, 2023

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. - Watch t

9th Circuit Agrees with Woz - No Promise to Pay, No Desny Claim
February 10, 2023

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

Trademark and Copyright Cases to Watch in 2023
February 03, 2023

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