Episodes
54
Feb. 3, 2022
Federal Judge Holds Swiss Cheese Makers’ Claim to Gruyere Full of Holes
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the exclusive right to control the use of Gruyere for cheeses in the U.S. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
54
Feb. 1, 2022
Jack’s Lawsuit Against FTX is Back in the Box
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an update on the legal dispute between fast-food chain Jack in the Box and cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
53
Jan. 27, 2022
Copyright Cases to Watch in 2022
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about copyright cases to look out for in 2022. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
52
Jan. 20, 2022
Miami Dolphins Coach Plays Defense Against Sports Psychologist’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright dispute between a sports psychologist and a Miami Dolphins assistant coach. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube Channel, here.
51
Jan. 12, 2022
YouTube Removes 150 Videos from Popular AniTuber’s Channel
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright dispute which led to the removal of three years worth of content from a popular anime YouTuber’s channel. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
50
Jan. 5, 2022
Supreme Court Boots Australian Boot Maker’s Appeal for Attempting to Use Ugg’s Trademark
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between UGG and an Australian shoemaker who attempted to sell a boot called “UGG”. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
49
Dec. 30, 2021
Trouble in House of Gucci: Does the Family Have a Claim Following Release of New Film?
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo say family members behind the fashion powerhouse Gucci may take legal action following the release of the film, House of Gucci. Watch this episode on the Weintraub Vimeo channel, here.
48
Dec. 22, 2021
Lord of The Rings Author’s Estate Clings to its Precious Trademark, Blocking JRR Token
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between the Lord of The Rings author’s estate and the cryptocurrency JRR Token. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
47
Dec. 16, 2021
Say NFT Again – I Dare You: Miramax Sues Quentin Tarantino Over Plans to Sell “Pulp Fiction” NFT
In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a legal dispute between Miramax and Quentin Tarantino, over his efforts to sell “Pulp Fiction” themed NFTs. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
46
Dec. 10, 2021
Cleveland Now Has Two Guardians: The Baseball Team and the Roller Derby Team Settle Their Case and Agree to Joint Use
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss an update in the trademark legal battle between the Cleveland Guardians Baseball and Roller Derby teams. Watch the episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
45
Dec. 3, 2021
Jack in the Box Pops a Spring Over Mascot Trademark Dilution
In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between Jack in the Box and cryptocurrency marketplace FTX. Jack in the Box claims that FTX’s new mascot is too similar to theirs. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
44
Nov. 24, 2021
DMCA: The Right to Repair and More New Exemptions
In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the U.S. Copyright Office’s new exemptions to the DMCA. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
43
Nov. 18, 2021
Embed at Your Own (Copyright) Risk
In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright lawsuit against Buzzfeed over its practice of embedding images from social media pages into their website. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
42
Nov. 12, 2021
Guardians of the Trademark: Cleveland Baseball Team and Cleveland Roller Derby Team Clash Over IP
In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the latest developments in the trademark dispute between the Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company – formally the Cleveland Indians – and the Cleveland Roller Derby. You can watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
41
Nov. 5, 2021
This Could Change Paparazzi Mood Forever – Update on the Ratajkowski / Paparazzi Copyright Lawsuit
In this episode of the Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an update on a copyright lawsuit against model Emily Ratajkowski, for sharing images taken of her by paparazzi on her social media accounts. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
40
Oct. 29, 2021
A Spooky Copyright Decision for Producers of Friday the 13th Franchise
As Scott Hervey mentioned on the IP Law Blog, a much-anticipated copyright reversion case involving the slasher franchise, Friday the 13th was decided. In this episode of the Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott and Josh Escovedo dive deeper into the lawsuit. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here. Read more about the case on the IP Law Blog, here.
39
Oct. 22, 2021
Don’t Scream: Copyright Infringement Case Finds for “Scary Terry” Rozier
In this episode of the Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright dispute between professional basketball player Terry Rozier III and holiday product manufacturer, Easter Unlimited, over his use of the iconic ghost mask from the horror film, “Scream.” Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
38
Oct. 15, 2021
Court Melts Ice Cube’s Trademark Lawsuit against Robinhood + Update
This week on the Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a dispute between rapper Ice Cube and Robinhood over the trading app’s use of Ice Cube’s image in a newsletter. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
37
Oct. 7, 2021
Naming Rights for LA Clippers Dome: FinTech Steps Intuit
This week on the Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the naming rights agreement between the Los Angeles Clippers and Intuit whereby the Clippers agreed to name their new $1.8 billion arena in Inglewood, California, the Intuit Dome. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
36
Sept. 30, 2021
Keeping an Eye on Warby Parker Adwords Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
This week on The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by 1-800 Contacts that accuses Warby Parker of buying search-engine keywords for “1-800 Contacts” to misdirect customers to its competing online store. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
35
Sept. 23, 2021
Could a Trademark Search Have Saved ‘The Cleveland Indians’ Botched Rebrand?
In this week’s episode of the Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the Cleveland Indian’s attempt to rebrand as the Cleveland Guardians, and the complications that arose surrounding the new trademark. Watch the episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
34
Sept. 17, 2021
San Diego Gulls’ Wings Clipped in Dispute Over Logo Copyright
In this week’s episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss an intellectual property dispute between the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club and ECHL, Inc. Watch the full episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
33
Sept. 9, 2021
Could Netflix Be Liable in “When They See Us” Defamation Case?
In this week’s episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a defamation lawsuit filed by a former Manhattan prosecutor against Netflix over her portrayal in the “When They See Us” series. Watch the full episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.
32
Sept. 2, 2021
Prince Estate Wants Winery’s ‘Purple Rain’ Trademark Back in the Bottle
In this week’s episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a legal dispute between the Prince estate and an Ohio-based winery over the rights to the trademark “Purple Rain.” Watch the video episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.