The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin

In The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin, intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current IP issues related to trademark, copyright, and entertainment, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news.

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Who Owns WallStreetBets? Trademark Use in Commerce and the Reddit Battle

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Who really owns WallStreetBets? The man who created the subreddit, or the platform that hosted it?

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Sinking the Rogers Test? What Pepperdine’s Lawsuit Could Mean for Hollywood

Posted June 27, 202500:16:18

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Can a car be a copyrightable character? In Carroll Shelby Licensing v. Halicki, the Ninth Circuit said no — ruling that “Eleanor,” the iconic...

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If your company relies on online reviews, influencer partnerships, or digital marketing strategies, it’s important to be aware of FTC Rules and the...

Who Owns Jack Nicklaus? Lessons for The Creator Economy From a Brand Battle

Posted June 6, 202500:20:36

What happens when a business built on a celebrity’s name no longer controls the name itself? In this episode of The Briefing, attorneys