Singer Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for vocal imitation in his smash hit, Betty (Get Money). Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: 9th Circuit Agrees with Woz – No Promise to Pay, No Desny Claim
The recent Reilly v. Wozniak 9th Circuit decision upheld a 1950s ruling that requires a promise to pay to be present for an implied contract to exist. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this case and how the Desny decision applies to idea theft cases in California in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.
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GoDaddy Obtains Section 230 Immunity Despite Plaintiffs’ “Sympathetic” Claims
Section 230 of the CDA provides immunity to “interactive computer services” providers against certain types of legal claims.
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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Trademark and Copyright Cases to Watch in 2023
The Supreme Court will bring finality to several IP disputes. Scott and Josh explain what cases to watch on this episode of The Briefing.
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District Court Finds Asserted Claims of Aerial Roof Measurement Patent Invalid Under 35 U.S.C. § 101
In Pictometry International Corp. v. Roofr, Inc., the court found the plaintiff’s aerial roof measurement patents encompassed unpatentable subject matter and therefore granted defendant’s motion to dismiss.
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