Intellectual Property, Art, Entertainment & Sports Law, Personal Injury

Three Point Shot - April 2013

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 4/30/2013

The (Gold) Gloves Are Off - Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips has a lot to say. He's well-known for being outspoken, and he's a prolific tweeter on his @DatDudeBP account, which boasts over 650,000...more

You're Getting Sued For What? An E&O Odyssey (Pt 10)

by Bob Tarantino | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 3/7/2013

This post is part of an occasional series highlighting the type of risks which film and TV producers face and which are supposed to be covered by E&O insurance. The series aims to demonstrate that what might seem to a...more

Controversial Film “Escape From Tomorrow” Shows Need to Protect Intellectual Property

by Joan Archer, Matthew Kreutzer | Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 1/31/2013

“Escape From Tomorrow,” one of the most controversial films at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, has put copyright and trademark law, as well as the question of what constitutes parody, in the spotlight. The film reminds...more

2012 Top Canadian Entertainment, Media And Communications Law Stories

by Bob Tarantino, Stephen Zolf | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 12/28/2012

In keeping with tradition, and gambling that there won't actually be any significant entertainment/media law occurrences between now and January 1, 2013 (which is probably a pretty safe bet), we offer our humble thoughts on...more

S.D.N.Y. Sanctions Ryan Leslie For Negligently Destroying His Laptop’s Hard Drive

by Cynthia A. Augello | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 12/17/2012

It is not really a surprise when a celebrity makes the news after being sued; we see it happen all time. Those cases typically involve some sort of misconduct, domestic issue, or some other media-driven dispute. It is not...more

IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update for Motion Picture Studios and Television Networks - November 7, 2012

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 11/7/2012

Table of Contents: ..Washington v. Take-two Interactive Software, Inc., et al. California appellate court affirms anti-SLAPP dismissal of misappropriation claim brought against Grand Theft Auto developers....more

Top Sports IP Plays of the Year - Part 2

by Emily Bayton | Lewis and Roca LLP on 10/24/2012

Today we bring you Part Two of an article authored by our partner Ms. Emily Bayton and published by Law360 on October 16, 2012... As an intellectual property lawyer and avid sports fan, I’m always interested in a case...more

IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update for Motion Picture Studios and Television Networks -- September 19, 2012

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 9/19/2012

Table of Contents: - DiTocco v. Riordan - Second Circuit affirms district court’s dismissal of plaintiffs’ copyright claims, holding that defendants’ Percy Jackson book series was not substantially similar to...more

Panties: 1, Fair Use Doctrine: 0

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 9/19/2012

Picture a sexy young bride, reclining sensuously on the nuptial bed. Smiling seductively, she lifts her wedding dress — a stretch white mini — to give her new husband a glimpse of the lingerie covering her private parts....more

Why Celebrities Who Don’t Want to Live in California Might Still Want to Die There

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 9/7/2012

The right of publicity — the legal doctrine that protects the right of celebrities to control and profit from their names, likenesses, and other aspects of their identities — is a familiar topic here at Law Law Land. But it...more

Celebrities Protected by 'Right of Publicity'

by Jeffrey Albright | Lewis and Roca LLP on 7/10/2012

Star gazing takes on new meaning in New Mexico as the state’s film industry continues to grow. You might spot stars like Johnny Depp, Lou Diamond Phillips, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Juliet Lopez in Albuquerque since...more

Virtual Karaoke Circus Act or: How Not to Exploit Likenesses in Videogames

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 6/1/2012

In 2009, the musical group “No Doubt”, sued video game giant Activision after learning that its video game "Band Hero" allowed gamers to access avatars of the band members to perform other groups’ music. According to a...more

Three Point Shot - May 2012

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/23/2012

In This Issue: - Selling the Shirt off Tim Tebow’s Back Requires a License...1 - I See Your True Colors Shining Through ...2 - Pretty Boy’s Right of Publicity Lawsuit Ain’t Pretty, Says World Wrestling...more

Luck of the Draw

by Nikkya Williams | Lewis and Roca LLP on 4/30/2012

Let me first say that I love football and I went to Stanford. But not when Stanford had good football teams, no, no. I went to Stanford when we were lucky to win 4 games in the season. So the recent, phenomenal success of...more

Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Commercial Speech

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 4/27/2012

Michael Jordan recently learned that his achievements on the basketball court do not translate into success in court when his opponent is the First Amendment. In a ruling against Mr. Jordan, a federal judge in Chicago...more

Life After Death - Right of Publicity Law

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/16/2012

Society is consumed with celebrity. We can survey Hollywood marriages and divorces, analyze Golden Globe wardrobe choices and comment upon the latest Lindsey Lohan foible. It is not surprising that many artists have channeled...more

Becoming Immune to Reputation Damage: Tips from Kim Kardashian?

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 1/20/2012

This blogger is proud to say that I have never watched any show featuring a member of the Kardashian family (okay, okay, unless you count their step-brother Brody Jenner…you know I could never resist The Hills). I normally...more

First Amendment Defeats Right of Publicity Claims Against Electronic Arts’ NCAA Football Video Games

by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 9/13/2011

On Sept. 9, 2011, Judge Freda Wolfson of the United States District Court for the district of New Jersey issued a 67 page opinion that is not only the latest in a series of decisions involving Electronic Arts’ (EA) sports...more

REALITY BITES - Brand Protection, Reality TV Style

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/23/2011

In this issue: The Situation is Asked Not to Cover His Situation With Abercrombie Anymore; The Kardashian - Sears Marriage Causes the Girls to End Up in Court. Excerpt from 'The Situation...': Abercrombie & Fitch...more

IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update For Motion Picture Studios And Television Networks - June 22, 2011

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 6/22/2011

Table of Contents •Dillinger, LLC v. Electronic Arts Inc. •Murphy v. Millennium Radio Group LLC Dillinger, LLC v. Electronic Arts Inc., USDC Southern District of Indiana, June 15, 2011 •District Court dismissed...more

IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update For Motion Picture Studios And Television Networks - June 16, 2011

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 6/17/2011

Table of Contents •Smith v. Summit Entertainment LLC •Armstrong v. NBC Universal, Inc. Smith v. Summit Entertainment LLC, USDC ND Ohio, June 6, 2011 •District Court refuses to dismiss copyright owner’s claims for (1)...more

Three Point Shot - May 2011

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/20/2011

In This Issue: - Fore! What Is It Good For? (In New York, Absolutely Nothing) - Super Bowl Song Owner Shuffles into Court - The House Doesn’t Always Win, Especially When it Disregards IP Rights - Update ...more

Ip/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update For Motion Picture Studios And Television Networks - May 11, 2011

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/12/2011

Table of Contents • In Re NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Litigation • Arista Records LLC v. Lime Group LLC In Re NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Litigation, USDC N.D. California, May 2, 2011 • Court...more

NCAA-holes

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 3/10/2011

There has been a recent (over the last two years) rash of lawsuits by former NCAA athletes alleging a right to recover money arising from the exploitation of their likenesses in video games. Recently, the Ninth Circuit...more

IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update For Motion Picture Studios And Television Networks - March 9, 2011

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/9/2011

Table of Contents: • Best v. Berard • Lapine v. Seinfeld Best v. Berard, USDC N.D. Illinois, March 3, 2011 • In right of publicity action relating to reality TV show Female Forces, court grants defendants’ motion...more

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