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Patent Poetry: Artists Fight Unauthorized Use of Their Music by Trump Campaign

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Dozens of musical artists have expressed their objections to the Trump Campaign’s use of their music at events. According to Wikipedia, at least 35 musicians have opposed Trump’s use of their music....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Senators Officially Introduce NO FAKES Act with Digital Replica Right

On July 31, 2024, nearly ten months after introducing a discussion draft, a bipartisan group of Senators officially introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024 (NO FAKES Act). The...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: U.S. Copyright Office Issues “Digital Replica” Report Finding Urgent Need for New Federal Legislation

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Last year, the U.S. Copyright Office commenced a far-reaching policy study concerning copyright and related issues raised by the widespread availability and use of artificial intelligence (AI). This week, the Office released...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

USPTO Roundtable: AI and Right of Publicity

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is holding a roundtable discussion, on August 5, 2024, about the intersection of AI technology and legal protections for individuals’ reputations and name, image, voice,...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

[Webinar] Trademark Trends: A Mid-Year Review - July 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join Sterne Kessler’s Global Trademark & Brand Protection team for our mid-year review webinar, when we will take a closer look at the latest developments in trademark law. From recent court decisions to industry-trends, our...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

What You Need to Know If You’re Using AI-Generated Voices for Your Company

Global music superstar Taylor Swift began her music career in Nashville, so we thought it fitting that on July 1, with the end of the Eras Tour in sight, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act went into...more

Baker Donelson

Re-Considering the Right of Publicity in the World of Generative AI

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Bette Midler. Vanna White. Marylin Monroe. Each of these women has undoubtedly shaped pop culture in some meaningful way. Perhaps what is lesser known is that litigation surrounding each of these women has shaped the legal...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Family Feud: Counterclaims Too Little, Too Late

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The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that aggrieved family members’ counterclaims for various intellectual property matters were long overdue and subject to a laches defense....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

Name That Artist: How AI Music is Shaping the Right of Publicity

Every industry today is abuzz with the possibilities of artificial intelligence, and music is no exception. In the year since the AI-generated hit “Heart on My Sleeve,” courts have started to tackle AI issues in the arts...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

That Robot Took My Voice: Scarlett Johansson And The Right Of Publicity

“A voice is as distinctive and personal as a face. The human voice is one of the most palpable ways identity is manifested. We are all aware that a friend is at once known by a few words on the phone. . . The singer manifests...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Black Widow Versus OpenAI and What it Means for Singers and Voice Actors

It seems like every week brings a new dispute over artificial intelligence (AI), mostly focused around new features and uses of generative AI.  Last week was no exception, with OpenAI unveiling human-like voices soon being...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

Trailblazers, OutKasts, and Iconic Brands: The INTA Annual Meeting in Atlanta

The INTA Annual Meeting is here! As one of the largest gatherings of trademark professionals from around the world, the INTA Annual Meeting offers opportunities for networking, education, and collaboration. Against the...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NBA Hall of Fame Player Sues Over Unauthorized Use of Image

Dominique Wilkins is an NBA Hall of Fame basketball player known for his acrobatic slam dunks and, after retirement, for his commentary during televised Hawks games. Wilkins also suffers from diabetes and has been an advocate...more

ArentFox Schiff

Mic Drop: Singer-Songwriter Forgoes Public Performance Royalties to Prevent Performances by ‘Cover Band’ Amidst Lawsuit

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The original frontman of The Guess Who, Burton Cummings, terminated his public performance license agreements in the hope of preventing what he calls a The Guess Who “cover band” from performing the works he penned for the...more

Vondran Legal

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Sued for Right of Publicity Violation

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Vondran Legal® News: We have recently filed suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. Amazingly, they used photographs of two Defendants (who are working professionals who...more

Clark Hill PLC

ROP on the Rise: Right of Publicity Claims Will Rise as States Address AI Generated Deepfakes and Voice Cloning

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Laws prohibiting the use of a person’s likeness for commercial gain have been in effect for some time, testing everything from the value of an influencer’s endorsement to “freemium” reports by people search companies....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The ELVIS Act: Tennessee Shakes Up Its Right of Publicity Law and Takes On Generative AI

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A new Tennessee law seeks to impose liability on generative AI companies and internet platforms related to unauthorized use of a person’s voice or likeness. On March 21, 2024, Tennessee enacted the Ensuring Likeness,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The King is dead; long live the King: Tennessee’s Updated Right of Publicity Statute

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Tennessee has joined the ranks of states regulating, in various ways, the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate an individual’s likeness. On March 21, 2024, Gov. Bill Lee said “thank you very much” to the Tennessee...more

Troutman Pepper

NILAR: Oregon's New Bill Changes the Name of the Game

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On February 14, the Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill amending the state’s law regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). If the bill (HB 4119) passes through the state Senate, it would prohibit the NCAA, athletic...more

Maynard Nexsen

Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 4: NIL Developments with Andy Johnson, Co-Founder of Hail! Impact

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Hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by Andy Johnson, Co-Founder and Chairman for Hail! Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports University of Michigan student-athletes. They discuss the current landscape and recent...more

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Highlights of the Federal Proposals to Regulate NIL Deals

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The 2023 college football season ended in early January, and sports fans are eagerly anticipating the start of college basketball’s March Madness. Many are also anxious about the future of college sports, given the non-stop...more

BakerHostetler

What do you Meme I can Reduce my Risks of Re-Posting Trending Content on my Brand Site?

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Some of my favorite requests come from brands that want to dive into a cultural moment and stop to ask their lawyers for advice. The week leading up to the “Barbie” premiere was so much fun (and check out Sarah’s “Barbie”...more

Vondran Legal

Artificial Intelligence Law - Intellectual Property Protection for your voice?

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With the advent of AI technology capable of replicating a person's voice and utilizing it for commercial purposes, several key legal issues are likely to emerge under California's right of publicity law. The right of...more

Baker Donelson

New Legislation Proposed in Tennessee to Protect Against Deepfakes: ELVIS Act

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Recent advances in technology and artificial intelligence have the power to completely disrupt the world of advertising, media, music, sports, and entertainment by manipulating digital content to create synthetic photos and...more

ArentFox Schiff

Voice to be a New Property Right of Musical Artists to Protect Against Unauthorized “Soundalikes”

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Proposed bills at the federal and state level were announced January 10, both intended to protect recording artists and the music industry from unauthorized “soundalike” vocals created using artificial intelligence (AI)...more

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