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
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The Briefing: Based on a (NOT) True Story – The Baby Reindeer Defamation Case
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: 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

Intellectual Property Podcast “The Briefing” Hits 100th Episode Milestone
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, a podcast and video series founded and hosted by Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo, releases its 100th episode on December 16, 2022. Launched in 2020, The Briefing posts weekly episodes covering current intellectual property issues related to trademark, copyright, entertainment, and sports, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news. The podcast is available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, and many other platforms.
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