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We previously covered the trademark lawsuit filed by Lost International against Lady Gaga over her use of “Mayhem” in connection with her album, tour, and related merchandise. Now the court has ruled, denying Lost’s motion for a preliminary injunction. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the court’s order and what it signals about the Rogers test after the Supreme Court’s Jack Daniel’s decision.

In this episode, they cover:Continue Reading The Briefing: Why Lady Gaga Beat a Trademark Injunction Over “Mayhem”

The Ninth Circuit kicked off 2026 with a major copyright decision in the long-running Top Gun dispute, affirming summary judgment for Paramount in the lawsuit over Top Gun: Maverick. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the Ninth Circuit’s reasoning and why it matters for studios, writers, and anyone adapting real-world stories.

In this episode, they cover:Continue Reading The Briefing: Top Gun Cleared for Takeoff: The Ninth Circuit Affirms Paramount’s Copyright Win

The year 2025 left the media and entertainment industry with a series of significant, unresolved legal questions. As we move into 2026, several high-profile cases are poised to redefine the boundaries of fair use, the legality of AI training, and the application of the Rogers Test in trademark law.

Continue Reading The Briefing: The 2026 Entertainment Law Forecast: Navigating Fair Use, AI Training, and Trademark Trends

As 2025 fades into the rearview mirror, many of the entertainment and media industry’s biggest legal questions remain unresolved. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler take a forward-looking approach to the cases and doctrines that could shape 2026.

In this episode, they cover:Continue Reading The Briefing: The 2026 Forecast: Resolving Some of the Entertainment Industry’s Open Legal Issues

Your intellectual property is one of your company’s most valuable assets. Are you keeping track of it? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler walk through why an IP checkup is a smart way to kick off the year and how businesses can safeguard their intellectual property assets.

In this episode, they cover: Continue Reading The Briefing: 2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets (Featured)