In this archive episode of “The Briefing“, Scott Hervey discusses a defamation dispute between Rachel Williams – a victim of con artist Anna Sorokin – and Netflix, over her portrayal in the docudrama “Inventing Anna.”Continue Reading The Briefing: Defamation by Docudrama – Inventing Anna (ARCHIVE)
Scott Hervey
Scott Hervey is a corporate and intellectual property attorney at Weintraub Tobin who works with companies in a variety of different industries. His clients include wineries, restaurants, technology companies, and entertainment/new media ventures. Scott has led his clients through hundreds of matters involving complex acquisitions, licensing, financings, and other transactions. He also assists clients in protecting their valuable brands through trademark infringement litigation, domain name infringement arbitration, and proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Trademark Trial and Appeals Board. He discusses IP Law topics on the weekly video series The Briefing.
Unraveling the Statute of Limitations in Copyright Infringement Cases
In the realm of copyright law, determining the scope of damages and the applicability of the statute of limitations remains a contentious issue. The Supreme Court case of Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music (argued before the Court in February of this year) promises to shed light on this matter, grappling with the question of how far back a plaintiff can seek damages in a copyright infringement case. This pivotal legal battle has significant implications for copyright holders, defendants, and the broader creative industry landscape.Continue Reading Unraveling the Statute of Limitations in Copyright Infringement Cases
The Briefing: Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case
Discover how truth became the ultimate defense in the legal battle between Cynthia Love and Kanye West. Join Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri from Weintraub Tobin as they unpack the court’s ruling on whether displaying historical footage amounts to defamation on this episode of ‘The Briefing’.Continue Reading The Briefing: Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case
The Briefing: The Patent Puzzle: USPTO’s Guidelines for AI Inventions
Can AI inventions be patented? Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri explore recent USPTO guidance on patenting AI-assisted inventions in this episode of The Briefing.Continue Reading The Briefing: The Patent Puzzle: USPTO’s Guidelines for AI Inventions
The Briefing: How Far Back Can You Go: Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages
How far back can a plaintiff recover damages in a copyright infringement case? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this contested copyright law question in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.Continue Reading The Briefing: How Far Back Can You Go: Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages