You’re Not Super if You Don’t Show up for the Fight
Apparently, superheroes don’t always show up for the big battle. At least they didn’t show up at the U.S. Trademark…
AI Music-Generators Sued for Copyright Infringement
In what is becoming this decade’s version of the Napster streaming lawsuits from the early 2000s, major music publishing companies…
Cher vs. Mary Bono
When is a dispute about copyright? When is a dispute about community property? A recent federal case in California involving…
Band Name Ownership: Lessons from the Split Decision Trademark Dispute
In the world of music, the stage isn’t the only place where drama unfolds. Legal battles over band names can…
Chiefs vs. 49ers in Sin City: Super Bowl LVIII’s Spectacular Showdown with Usher and Taylor Swift’s Time-Travel Magic!
Imagine taking the NFL’s grandest showdown, placing it in one of the world’s most iconic entertainment hubs, inviting Grammy-winning talent…
AI Startup Anthropic Singing the Blues After Being Sued for Copyright Infringement
A group of major music publishers, including Universal Music, recently sued AI startup Anthropic in federal court in Nashville for…
Putting the “Art” in Artificial Intelligence: Does Copyright Law Protect AI-Generated Work?
The Constitution provides that authors and inventors should be able to control their works for an exclusive period of time,…
SCOTUS Purple Rains on Warhol’s Parade
The Supreme Court recently ruled on a copyright dispute between the late Andy Warhol and photographer Lynn Goldsmith. In a…
Lizzo Wins Trademark Case for “100% That Bitch”
In 2019, the rapper, singer, and flutist, Lizzo took the world by storm with her anthem “Truth Hurts.” While Lizzo…
Will the Eagles Soar over the Chiefs? As the Battle for Super Bowl LVII begins, Don’t Find Yourself Fighting Over the Use of the NFL’s Trademarks
Super Bowl LVII will feature the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs and NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles hosted for a third…