The Briefing by the IP Law Blog

In The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current IP issues related to trademark, copyright, and entertainment, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news.

Everyone Loves the HBO Series ‘White Lotus,’ Except Duke University
Apr 18, 2025 – 9:24
Sequel, Spin-Off, or Something Else? The Legal Battle Over “ER” and “The Pitt”
Apr 11, 2025 – 14:45
ER Redux? The Anti-SLAPP Motion That Didn’t Stick
Apr 4, 2025 – 11:06
Diana Copeland – “Surviving R. Kelly” But Not Netflix’s Motion to Dismiss
Mar 28, 2025 – 13:31
NBA Teams Fight Back Against Trolling – The Validity of the Discovery Rule at Stake
Mar 21, 2025 – 11:04
Court Drowns Pepperdine’s ‘Waves’ Trademark Battle Against Netflix
Mar 14, 2025 – 18:21
The Briefing: The Stanley Cup Clash – A Trademark Battle
Mar 7, 2025 – 10:58
The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI – Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training
Mar 1, 2025 – 19:45
Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
Feb 21, 2025 – 13:50
Bad Spaniels: Infringement? No. Dilution? Yes
Feb 14, 2025 – 15:49
Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? The Fifth Circuit’s Curious Ruling In Sports Doc Copyright Litigation
Feb 7, 2025 – 21:48
Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban
Jan 31, 2025 – 20:53
2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets
Jan 24, 2025 – 16:10
About Face: Courts Weigh AI Face-Swapping Technology and Celebrity Rights
Jan 17, 2025 – 17:13
Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)
Jan 3, 2025 – 8:23
Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 1 (Archive)
Dec 27, 2024 – 9:56
A Very Patented Christmas: The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season
Dec 20, 2024 – 11:01
Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?
Dec 13, 2024 – 24:40
Trademark Turbulence – Oakland vs SFO in Trademark Showdown
Dec 6, 2024 – 11:09
Turkey, Trademarks, Copyright, and Cranberry Sauce – IP and Recipes
Nov 27, 2024 – 9:05
The Briefing: Based on a (NOT) True Story – The Baby Reindeer Defamation Case
Nov 22, 2024 – 15:08
Millions at Stake: How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
Nov 15, 2024 – 11:58
Bad Spirits – How a Dog Toy Changed TV Title Clearance
Nov 8, 2024 – 15:48
The Dark Side of Halloween – Unlicensed Costumes and the Legal Haunt
Oct 31, 2024 – 6:02
The Fall of SUPER HERO: When Trademarks Become Generic
Oct 25, 2024 – 10:57
New California Laws for Digital Replicas Both Live and Dead
Oct 18, 2024 – 15:28
Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
Oct 11, 2024 – 12:07
“Hold On” You Can’t Use That Music in Your Presidential Campaign
Oct 4, 2024 – 10:24
Fake Reviews, Real Consequences: Consumer Review Dos and Don’ts
Sep 27, 2024 – 10:57
Punchbowl News’ Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback
Sep 20, 2024 – 10:33
Does This Court’s Ruling Put an End to Tattoo Copyright Cases?
Sep 13, 2024 – 10:03
Late Night, Early Dismissal: The Santos-Kimmel Copyright Case
Sep 6, 2024 – 7:48
Deep Dive into the NO FAKES Act
Aug 30, 2024 – 9:25
Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
Aug 23, 2024 – 11:13
Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services – TTAB’s Landmark Ruling
Aug 16, 2024 – 8:08
How to Avoid Bearing The Risks of A Naked License (Featured)
Aug 9, 2024 – 4:39
IOC Goes For Gold In Trademark Suit Over Logan Paul – Kevin Durrant Sports Drink
Aug 3, 2024 – 8:58
No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson
Jul 26, 2024 – 10:43
Closing The Royalty Loophole Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings
Jul 19, 2024 – 7:03
Not Terminated – Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music Royalties
Jul 12, 2024 – 6:34
The Strength of a Trademark (Archive)
Jul 5, 2024 – 9:48
Supreme Court Holds Copyright Damages Can Go Beyond 3 Years
Jun 28, 2024 – 9:54
The Briefing: Is the FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality TV Stars
Jun 21, 2024 – 12:29
Scarlett Johansson vs Chat GPT What the Legal Claims Would Look Like
Jun 14, 2024 – 10:22
Another Court Gets It Right in Tattoo Copyright Dispute
Jun 7, 2024 – 15:31
Paramount Splashes Top Gun Maverick Copyright Lawsuit
May 31, 2024 – 9:22
Filmmakers Express Concern Over Impending Death of ‘Biographical Anchor’ Fair Use Basis
May 24, 2024 – 9:42
Netflix Defamation Lawsuit About Inventing Anna – Not an Imposter
May 17, 2024 – 7:59
Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble
May 10, 2024 – 13:59
How “knockoff” Furniture Landed Kim Kardashian in an IP Lawsuit
May 3, 2024 – 13:05

Recent Reviews

MaggieRoseRose

A must listen!!

I work in the film industry and find the topics discussed on this podcast so relevant! I really enjoyed the episode about tattoo art and the episode on the use of music in political campaigns. The discussions are fascinating and I always feel more educated on the topic. Highly recommend!!
GaNatron

Enjoying the show

Let’s talk about the new gen AI copyright disclosure act. Does it have teeth?