In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Moore v. Daily Mail, a new class action alleging the publication copied photos from social media without permission and falsely credited platforms like Instagram instead of the actual creators.
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Continue Reading The Briefing: Who Owns the Photo? Moore v. Daily Mail and the Limits of CopyrightWhen can a performer’s public criticism become a breach of contract? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Kennedy Center v. Redd, a dispute involving musician Charles Redd, a canceled performance, a morals clause, and D.C.’s Anti-SLAPP Act.
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Continue Reading The Briefing: Kennedy Center v. Redd: How a Canceled Jazz Concert Became a Free Speech FightIn this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the four main categories of intellectual property and explain why protecting these assets is critical to a company’s long-term value.
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Continue Reading The Briefing: IP Bootcamp – The Intellectual Property Framework Every Business Needs to KnowIn this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. return to copyright fundamentals and explain how these rules affect creators, businesses, developers, filmmakers, and anyone commissioning creative work.
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Continue Reading The Briefing: Copyright Basics: What You Own, What You Don’t, and What Happens When Someone Crosses the LineIn this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Patagonia’s trademark lawsuit against drag performer and environmental activist Pattie Gonia. They discuss the trademark claims, the First Amendment defenses, and the broader question of whether filing the lawsuit was the right strategic move.
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