Listen: Digital Doppelgangers: Navigating AI and Likeness Rights
The Briefing: The Man In Black v. Coca Cola: The New Soundalike Showdown
The Briefing: Court Says “No Way” To 50 Cent’s Battle Over Skill House
(Podcast) The Briefing: Publicity Rights and the Law – Using Real People in Your Work
The Briefing: Publicity Rights and the Law – Using Real People in Your Work
(Podcast) The Briefing: Who Owns Jack Nicklaus? Lessons for The Creator Economy From a Brand Battle
The Briefing: Who Owns Jack Nicklaus? Lessons for The Creator Economy From a Brand Battle
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 4: NIL Developments with Andy Johnson, Co-Founder of Hail! Impact
Podcast: The Briefing - Deepfakes vs Right of Publicity: Navigating the Intersection Between Free Speech and Protected Rights
The Briefing - Deepfakes vs Right of Publicity: Navigating the Intersection Between Free Speech and Protected Rights
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - NCAA NIL - Where Things Stand One Year Later
Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - Court Melts Ice Cube's Trademark Lawsuit against Robinhood + Update
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Court Melts Ice Cube's Trademark Lawsuit against Robinhood + Update
College Sports, Video Games & the Right of Publicity With Guest Michael McCann of Sportico
Game On: College Sports, Video Games & the Right of Publicity With Guest Michael McCann of Sportico
Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - Defamation Lawsuit Against Netflix Dropped + NY Protects Dead Celebrities
Defamation Lawsuit Against Netflix Dropped + New York Protects Dead Celebrities
JONES DAY TALKS® Game Changer? California's Fair Pay to Play Act and the Future of College Sports
Wearables and the Future of Intellectual Property Law
Captain Phillips' Crew Lawsuit Has No Merit
Well-known actor Matthew McConaughey has attracted headlines following the registration of a number of trademarks, not just related to brands with which he may be associated, but also those that address his pop-culture...more
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, marketing teams are under constant pressure to create bold, engaging campaigns. But creativity often collides with legal risk, especially when referencing other brands, copyrighted...more
Punitive damages are on the line in a potential fourth trial between toy manufacturer, MGA Entertainment (MGA) and rapper T.I. and his wife (the Harrises)....more
I was driving to work with the music on shuffle. The next song came on and from the drums alone, I knew what it was — First Date by Blink-182. As a drummer and pop-punk aficionado, the snare drum and crash cymbal on all...more
Voice actors received a rare, if incomplete, victory against alleged AI infringers in a recent opinion from an SDNY judge in Lehrman v. Lovo, Inc. Voice actors Paul Lehrman and Linnea Sage filed an action against AI...more
District court denies rapper 50 Cent’s motion to preliminarily enjoin release of horror film Skill House, holding plaintiff failed to show likelihood of success, or even serious questions, on merits of his right of publicity...more
District court denies in part and grants in part AI startup’s motion to dismiss claims by voice actors involving creation and use of AI-generated voice clones, allowing breach of contract and right of publicity claims to...more
The release of Skillhouse, a horror film streaming on the platform GenTV, shares headlines with a high-profile lawsuit brought by rapper 50 Cent based on alleged violations of his intellectual property (IP) rights....more
National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recently filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against TMZ, accusing the news and media company of unauthorized use of his trademark, GETCHA POPCORN READY....more
Imitation may be considered the sincerest form of flattery, but in the world of intellectual property (IP), it might cost you....more
Join Sterne Kessler’s Global Trademark & Brand Protection team for our mid-year review webinar, when we will take a closer look at the latest developments in trademark law. From recent court decisions to industry-trends, our...more
Whether you’re a Taylor Swift die-hard fan or not, you can’t deny that her marketing power is second to none. And not just for her own music and brand promoted by herself. I am uncertain if anyone has gotten to the bottom...more
Ex-Reality Star Sues To Protect His Likeness Against AI - ‘Big Brother’ runner-up’s fame may be in doubt, but his case has legs - New Contender - Let’s turn our attention to Kyland Young v. NeoCortext, Inc., an...more
In Jaime Rogozinski v. Reddit Inc, U.S. District Judge Maxine M. Chesney for the Northern District of California dismissed WALLSTREETBETS Reddit community founder Jamie Rogozinski’s claims against Reddit for trademark...more
CSPI to FDA: Move to the Front! Watchdog barks at industry efforts to highlight nutrition facts - Gesundheit FOPNL. It’s sweeping the globe. What is it, you ask? A new government agency? An awful skin condition? A...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
Back to our regularly scheduled programming: Fresh off of my paternity leave in which feeding and putting to sleep my baby was my charge, I have the distinct privilege of resuming my commentary portion of the Spotlight. With...more
A federal district court judge recently dismissed infringement claims brought against Disney and Pixar over the daredevil character Duke Caboom featured in Toy Story 4. A year ago, Evel Knievel's son filed the case as head of...more
Main Quest - ‘Mint’ Conditions: NFTs and Video Games - Over the course of the past year, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have transformed from a relatively niche product for those in the cryptocurrency sector to an increasingly...more
“The NCAA is not above the law.” Those seven words capped Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s searing concurring opinion issued in connection with Monday’s (June 21) unanimous (9-0) U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Alston v. National...more
Welcome back to the Spotlight: the blog with more longevity (but far less financial backing) than the European Super League (ESL). OK, maybe that’s not saying a lot, as the ill-fated collection of 10 of the most preeminent...more
“Happy” Tax Day to those of you here in the United States celebrating/commiserating (noting of course that certain taxpayers have until May 17 to file their returns this year). Like taxes, this installment of the Spotlight...more
Does My Video Game Violate Consumers’ Privacy Rights? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the first broad-based state statute aimed at enhancing personal privacy rights for consumers. Following the example set by...more
Just two months ago, we published a post about an Eastern District of Pennsylvania decision in the Pellegrino v. Epic Games case regarding Epic’s online battle royale video game, Fortnite. In that case, saxophonist Leo...more
Ariana Grande, identified in a recent complaint filed in federal court as an “internationally renowned singer, songwriter and actress,” is challenging struggling retailer Forever 21’s use of images that allegedly mimic Ms....more