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Canadian Patentees are Presumptively Entitled to the Remedies of an Accounting of Profits and a Permanent Injunction

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In two companion appeals relating to patents over television interactive programming guides, the Federal Court of Appeal clarified that a successful patent plaintiff is entitled to an accounting of the defendant’s profits...more

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FCC Chairwoman Circulates Proposed Rulemaking Requiring Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Political Ads on TV and Radio

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This latest Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action addressing artificial intelligence (AI) would, if adopted, aim to protect voters against deceptive information, including “deep fakes,” in political ads. Pursuant...more

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The Briefing: Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble

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Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble The ongoing dispute between Brandy Melville and Redbubble over trademark and copyright infringement continues. Despite previous setbacks, Brandy Melville has filed a new lawsuit...more

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Generative AI in Movies and TV: How the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA Contracts Address Generative AI

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In the fall of 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) each ratified new agreements, amending and building upon their collective...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - March 2024

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

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter

And They’re Off: FCC Jumps Out of the Gate with Back-to-Back Enforcement Actions and NPRMs

If there was any doubt that the late-2023 confirmation of Anna Gomez as the fifth commissioner would bring a flurry of FCC activity in 2024, the FCC has laid those questions to rest.  In addition to a $150,000 good faith NAL,...more

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FCC 2018 Quadrennial Order Largely Maintains Status Quo, But Local Television Ownership Rule Modifications Create New Uncertainty

Bookending the Christmas weekend, the FCC’s long-awaited 2018 Quadrennial Review Report and Order was adopted on Friday, December 22 and released Tuesday, December 26.  The Commission is required by Congress to conduct a...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - October 2023

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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - June 2023

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Open Source Software Licenses: Novel Case Explores Who Can Enforce Them

Companies (including through the use of AI) are increasingly reliant on open source software to expedite their software development. A recent case filed in California, SFC v. Vizio, calls upon the state court to interpret two...more

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter

2023 Pillsbury Broadcasters’ Calendar

With the end of another year soon upon us, we have begun to look forward to the highs, lows, joys, and filings that 2023 has in store.  In accordance with a Pillsbury holiday tradition, earlier this month we published our...more

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License Renewal Application Reminder for Television Stations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,...

Full power TV, Class A TV, LPTV, and TV Translator stations licensed to communities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont must file their license renewal applications by December 1,...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Telehealth on Your TV?

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Virtual primary care company HealthTap recently announced that it has partnered with Samsung to provide telehealth services through Samsung smart TVs. Users will be able to connect to the HealthTap platform and schedule a...more

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FCC Seeks Input on Status of Next Generation TV/ATSC 3.0 Transition

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the transition to the Next Generation Television (“Next Gen TV” or “ATSC 3.0”) standard. The FCC is seeking...more

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FCC Seeks Comment on Status of Next Gen TV/ATSC 3.0 Transition

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On June 22, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on the status of the Next Generation Television (Next Gen TV) transition and the scheduled sunset...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

PE Goes to Hollywood

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The film, television, and digital content production industries are ripe for PE investment, thanks to shifting revenue structures and European quotas. The extraordinary growth of entertainment streaming platforms over...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Applications Due March 30, 2022 for New Full Power Television Auction

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On February 10, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Economic Analytics and Media Bureau released a Public Notice detailing the procedures for the forthcoming auction of 27 new full power television...more

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February Television License Renewal and Announcements Reminder: KS, NE, & OK

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Television stations licensed in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma must file license renewal applications by Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s or Commission’s) public notice...more

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New frame, new rules and new regulating body for French broadcasting and media regulation

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Another milestone was reached in the context of reforming the media and broadcasting industry legal framework upon publication of Law no. 2021-1382 of 25 October 2021 relating to regulation and protection of access to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Practical Considerations for Reviewing Entertainment Agreements in M&A Transactions

With content distribution methods evolving rapidly, major players within the entertainment industry are looking to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a means to strengthen their position and maintain market share. Industry...more

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December Television License Renewal and Announcements Reminder: CO, MN, MT, ND, and SD

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Television stations licensed in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota must file license renewal applications by Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s or...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Broadcasters Must File FCC Biennial Ownership Reports By December 1, 2021

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As of October 1, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has opened a window during which licensees of commercial and non-commercial full power television, Class A television, low power television, AM...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

GPL Open Source Litigation Could Open the Door to Other Suits

In today’s digital age, the question isn’t whether there is open source software being used in a company’s products, but how it is being used and what license governs its use. Open source is ubiquitous.  Despite its...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

IATSE Members Overwhelmingly Vote Yes on Strike Authorization

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IATSE, the union representing below-the-line production workers from cinematographers and editors to grips and hair stylists, has moved a crucial step closer to its first strike since 1945. In a strike vote with over 90%...more

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Sharing Motion Picture Materials: Practical Considerations

There are a number of issues relating to distribution that arise in split rights deals for motion pictures. Whether it’s an acquisition, co-production or co-financing arrangement, one of the more important deal points is what...more

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