The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin

In The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin, intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current IP issues related to trademark, copyright, and entertainment, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news.

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Judge Finds Lyrics and Themes “Guns, Money, and Jewelry” Too Commonplace for Copyright Protection

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An Illinois judge rejected an infringement claim brought by rapper Gutta, alleging that a song released by hip-hop artist Future infringed his rights....

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A photographer is suing a real estate media site for copyright infringement after publishing several of his photos without permission.

Failure to Disclose Relationship with Real Party in Interest Results in Serious Sanctions

Posted September 15, 202300:08:03

Failure to disclose certain relationships with a third party may result in significant consequences from the court.

A Prototypical Corporate Salesperson is Not Patentable

Posted September 1, 202300:08:44

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated seven patents owned by an AI technology company after applying the two-step Alice test.

Deepfakes vs Right of Publicity: Navigating the Intersection Between Free Speech and Protected Rights

Posted August 25, 202300:11:56

The rise of deepfakes is a growing concern within the entertainment industry. Scott...