The Ninth Circuit recently upheld a ruling allowing a class action against NeoCortex, the creators of the Reface app, over the unauthorized use of content creator Kyland Young’s likeness. This case highlights the growing tension between AI innovation and individual rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenber discuss the lawsuit and what it means for
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The Briefing: A Very Patented Christmas – The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season
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Get into the holiday spirit with a look at some of the most unique Christmas patents ever filed. From Santa detectors to upside-down Christmas trees, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg explore festive inventions that add a little extra cheer to the season on this episode of The Briefing.Continue Reading The Briefing: A Very Patented Christmas – The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season
The Briefing: Trademark Turbulence – Oakland vs SFO in Trademark Showdown
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Oakland’s attempt to rename its airport didn’t take off. On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the trademark dispute between San Francisco and Oakland over airport naming rights.Continue Reading The Briefing: Trademark Turbulence – Oakland vs SFO in Trademark Showdown
The Briefing: Based on a (NOT) True Story – The Baby Reindeer Defamation Case
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Did Netflix push the boundaries of “based on a true story”? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss Harvey v. Netflix, the risks of docudramas, and explain how truth and fiction collide in this high-stakes lawsuit on this episode of The Briefing.Continue Reading The Briefing: Based on a (NOT) True Story – The Baby Reindeer Defamation Case
The Briefing: Millions at Stake – How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
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The 90s hip-hop group 2 Live Crew won big in their copyright case against Lil’ Joe Records. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down copyright termination rights, bankruptcy, and what it means for artists reclaiming their work on this episode of The Briefing.
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