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Can Tattoos Be Copyrighted? The Legal Battle Over Mike Tyson's Iconic Ink — No Infringement Intended Podcast [Audio]

In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close discuss the legal implications of Mike Tyson's face tattoo in the context of intellectual property law. They explore the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by tattoo artist S....more

5/13/2025 / Artists , Celebrities , Copyright Infringement , Copyright Litigation , Entertainment Industry , Fair Use , Intellectual Property Litigation , Settlement , Tattoos , The Copyright Act

What Were the Cooler Wars? (Part 2) — No Infringement Intended Podcast [Audio]

In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close delve back into the ongoing legal battle known as the "Cooler Wars" between YETI and RTIC. In Part 2, they discuss the various intellectual property strategies YETI employed to...more

4/15/2025 / Intellectual Property Litigation , Intellectual Property Protection , Litigation Strategies , Patent Infringement , Patent Litigation , Patents , Trade Dress , Trademark Infringement , Trademark Litigation , Trademarks

From Ideas to Ownership: Navigating IP and Employment Law Through the Lens of The Social Network - No Infringement Intended... [Audio]

In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close joined Troutman Pepper Locke partners, Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter, who host the Hiring to Firing podcast. Together, they explore the intersection of intellectual property...more

4/8/2025 / Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) , Employment Contract , Intellectual Property Litigation , Intellectual Property Protection , Non-Compete Agreements , Trade Secrets

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