For more than half a century, Marvel Comics and DC Comics have jointly owned the trademark ‘Superhero.’ However, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently granted a petition to cancel that mark because it became generic....more
For more than half a century, Marvel Comics and DC Comics have jointly owned the trademark ‘Superhero.’ However, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently granted a petition to cancel that mark because it became generic....more
California recently passed two new AI laws that aim to protect individuals from the unauthorized creation of digital replicas. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss these laws and their implications for the media industry on...more
California recently passed two new AI laws that aim to protect individuals from the unauthorized creation of digital replicas. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss these laws and their implications for the media industry on...more
Donald Trump is facing another lawsuit from a musician who objects to the use of their music at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this latest challenge on this episode of The Briefing....more
Donald Trump is facing another lawsuit from a musician who objects to the use of their music at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this latest challenge on this episode of The Briefing....more
The estate of the late singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes sued former President Donald Trump for using one of his songs at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case in this installment of The...more
The estate of the late singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes sued former President Donald Trump for using one of his songs at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case in this installment of The...more
The FTC recently announced a new rule to combat fake consumer reviews and testimonials. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow explain how this decision will impact businesses and the influencer marketing industry in this episode of...more
9/27/2024
/ Advertising ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
New Rules ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media
The FTC recently announced a new rule to combat fake consumer reviews and testimonials. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow explain how this decision will impact businesses and the influencer marketing industry in this episode of...more
9/27/2024
/ Advertising ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
New Rules ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media
Punchbowl News won the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by greeting card and event planning company, Punch Bowl Inc., despite a previous setback at the Ninth Circuit. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this recent...more
Punchbowl News won the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by greeting card and event planning company, Punch Bowl Inc., despite a previous setback at the Ninth Circuit. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this recent...more
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio issued an opinion in Hayden V. 2K Games, Inc. that could potentially put an end to tattoo copyright cases. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the court’s opinion on...more
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio issued an opinion in Hayden V. 2K Games, Inc. that could potentially put an end to tattoo copyright cases. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the court’s opinion on...more
A New York Judge dismissed former Rep. George Santos’ lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel Live over the late-night host’s use of personalized Cameo videos in one of his segments. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this decision...more
A New York Judge dismissed former Rep. George Santos’ lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel Live over the late-night host’s use of personalized Cameo videos in one of his segments. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this decision...more
A group of senators introduced an update to the ‘No Fakes Act,’ which protects the voice and visual likeness of individuals from unauthorized AI-generated recreations. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss the changes to...more
A group of senators introduced an update to the ‘No Fakes Act,’ which protects the voice and visual likeness of individuals from unauthorized AI-generated recreations. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss the changes to...more
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board often consider wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages related when determining the likelihood of confusion despite there being no per se rule on the matter. Scott Hervey and Jamie...more
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board often consider wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages related when determining the likelihood of confusion despite there being no per se rule on the matter. Scott Hervey and Jamie...more
Find out why Gabby's Table was denied registration in a major Trademark decision that impacts affiliate marketing. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down what this means for your business in this...more
In Blue Mountain Holdings v. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S. District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott...more
In Blue Mountain Holdings v. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S. District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott...more
Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlo explore the US Olympic Committee's lawsuit against Prime Hydration, co-founded by Logan Paul, for using Olympic trademarks in their ad campaign with Kevin Durant. Discover...more
Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlo explore the US Olympic Committee's lawsuit against Prime Hydration, co-founded by Logan Paul, for using Olympic trademarks in their ad campaign with Kevin Durant. Discover...more