Punchbowl News won the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by greeting card and event planning company, Punch Bowl Inc., despite a previous setback at the Ninth Circuit. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this recent development in this installment of The Briefing.Continue Reading The Briefing: Punchbowl News’ Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback
The Briefing: Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board often consider wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages related when determining the likelihood of confusion despite there being no per se rule on the matter. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the TTAB’s long-standing opinion on this episode of The Briefing.Continue Reading The Briefing: Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
The Briefing: Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services – TTAB’s Landmark Ruling
Find out why Gabby’s Table was denied registration in a major Trademark decision that impacts affiliate marketing. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down what this means for your business in this episode of “The Briefing.”Continue Reading The Briefing: Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services – TTAB’s Landmark Ruling
The Briefing: No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson
Tracy Anderson, the mastermind behind the Tracy Anderson Method, sued ex-trainer Megan Roup for allegedly stealing her routines and licensing them to Equinox. The US District Court just ruled against Anderson’s copyright claim. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin on “The Briefing” as they discuss the case’s impact on fitness entrepreneurs.Continue Reading The Briefing: No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson
The Briefing: Closing The Royalty Loophole – Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings
Did you know? In the U.S., terrestrial radio stations don’t pay royalties to non-songwriter performers or record labels! Unlike other countries, only songwriters and publishers get paid. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg share how musicians are pushing Congress to change this with the American Music Fairness Act in this installment of “The Briefing.”Continue Reading The Briefing: Closing The Royalty Loophole – Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings