IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In the last 20 years, the contemporary art industry has doubled the number of auction houses participating in the sale of artworks. Digital platforms have made it increasingly easy to disseminate unauthorized copies of art works that are copyright protected. Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions Inc. McDonald’s Corp.:

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Remember the Fifth Circuit case from 2018 holding that a real restaurant’s name could infringe trademark rights in the name of a fictional restaurant from the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants, the Krusty Krab? The court begins with findings of fact, lavishing attention on the show’s plot and popularity.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

Although none has reached a resolution, these private civil actions highlight various legal theories of liability that could arise when participating in the NFT market, including claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract and violations of securities laws. Damon Dash. Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Breaking down Miramax’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Quentin Tarantino, a dispute about NFTs that isn’t really about NFTs. The breathless media reports soon followed. Let me know in the comments section underneath or on social media @copyrightlately—and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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