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Kamala Harris called Beyonce before her first campaign event - here’s why: Kamala HQ needed to obta

Kamala Harris called Beyonce before her first campaign event - here’s why: Kamala HQ needed to obta

Fair use is a strong defense against infringement claims, but creators who rely on it might still e

Fair use is a strong defense against infringement claims, but creators who rely on it might still e

I’m proud to teach at @miamilaw’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law program, alongside faculty and

I’m proud to teach at @miamilaw’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law program, alongside faculty and

Paris Hilton’s 2007 trademark battle over her iconic "That's Hot" catchphrase highlights several im

Paris Hilton’s 2007 trademark battle over her iconic "That's Hot" catchphrase highlights several im

The word is out! Find out how @miamilawschool’s recent graduates are landing roles at Miami’s top s

The word is out! Find out how @miamilawschool’s recent graduates are landing roles at Miami’s top s

How can Hyundai and Honda trademarks coexist? High-value purchases lead to more scrutiny, reducing

How can Hyundai and Honda trademarks coexist? High-value purchases lead to more scrutiny, reducing

🎵 Wondering if your song infringes? Ask for a friend’s opinion! Judges and juries will likely focus

🎵 Wondering if your song infringes? Ask for a friend’s opinion! Judges and juries will likely focus

Where can you find top GCs from the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees and more in the same room? At

Where can you find top GCs from the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees and more in the same room? At

Don’t want your website scraped for AI training? Being thoughtful about your terms & conditions cou

Don’t want your website scraped for AI training? Being thoughtful about your terms & conditions cou

The use of AI tools and technology in song creation could lead to more litigation like the famous “

The use of AI tools and technology in song creation could lead to more litigation like the famous “

Don’t fear the machines. @vivekjayaram discusses his recent @miamilawschool panel on “The AI Revolu

Don’t fear the machines. @vivekjayaram discusses his recent @miamilawschool panel on “The AI Revolu

As AI training proliferates, companies like The New York Times are updating their terms & condition

As AI training proliferates, companies like The New York Times are updating their terms & condition

Our long-time partnership with @miamilawschool is built on a commitment to doing things differently

Our long-time partnership with @miamilawschool is built on a commitment to doing things differently

If you’ve got a great product or service, strike while the funding iron is hot! Audiences and inves

If you’ve got a great product or service, strike while the funding iron is hot! Audiences and inves

As the VC environment slows, keep your focus on driving revenue and generating profits (if you’ve g

As the VC environment slows, keep your focus on driving revenue and generating profits (if you’ve g

Conventional legal counsel yields conventional results — find a lawyer who understands your vision.

Conventional legal counsel yields conventional results — find a lawyer who understands your vision.

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🎵 Can you trademark song lyrics? Find out how Taylor Swift led the way by registering "This Sick

. 🎵 Can you trademark song lyrics? Find out how Taylor Swift led the way by registering "This Sick

The name of your funding round matters less than your approach. Are you selling fixed-price shares

The name of your funding round matters less than your approach. Are you selling fixed-price shares

Movie Road House and copyright law #IPLaw

Movie Road House and copyright law #IPLaw

To win a copyright infringement case, you need two things: 1) a valid, registered copyright, and 2)

To win a copyright infringement case, you need two things: 1) a valid, registered copyright, and 2)

Access isn’t everything in 2024. Courts generally assume that online works are accessible, shifting

Access isn’t everything in 2024. Courts generally assume that online works are accessible, shifting

Inflation has caused more founders to try to take chips off the table before liquidity events or ex

Inflation has caused more founders to try to take chips off the table before liquidity events or ex

How bars, restaurants and other venues get the licensing rights to play your favorite songs

How bars, restaurants and other venues get the licensing rights to play your favorite songs

🎵 How do record labels make money? From sound recording to performance royalties and more, learn mo

🎵 How do record labels make money? From sound recording to performance royalties and more, learn mo

How Taylor Swift’s original songwriting sets her apart musically

How Taylor Swift’s original songwriting sets her apart musically

For the first time, a generative AI platform has been found liable for copyright infringement in Ch

For the first time, a generative AI platform has been found liable for copyright infringement in Ch

Scarlet Johansson is furious with OpenAi’s alleged use of her voice. Watch the video to learn more.

Scarlet Johansson is furious with OpenAi’s alleged use of her voice. Watch the video to learn more.

Taylor Swift stays ahead of the curve while remembering her roots

Taylor Swift stays ahead of the curve while remembering her roots

Startup sales don't equal instant fortunes. Read beyond the headlines when trying to understand a t

Startup sales don't equal instant fortunes. Read beyond the headlines when trying to understand a t

A copyright application isn’t enough to protect creatives’ work from infringement. Make sure you re

A copyright application isn’t enough to protect creatives’ work from infringement. Make sure you re

One reason for Taylor Swift’s success? Genre evolution. From country to pop, rock to electronica, s

One reason for Taylor Swift’s success? Genre evolution. From country to pop, rock to electronica, s

Blank Space, a course on IP law through the lens of Taylor Swift’s career, is available now!

Blank Space, a course on IP law through the lens of Taylor Swift’s career, is available now!

One reason so many founders and investors love Delaware? Anonymity.

#startup #llc

One reason so many founders and investors love Delaware? Anonymity. #startup #llc

Avoid confusion around equity. Founders should ensure they understand where shares are allocated an

Avoid confusion around equity. Founders should ensure they understand where shares are allocated an

How did a muralist turn a $60,000 fee into $200 million? The power of employee stock options!

#fa

How did a muralist turn a $60,000 fee into $200 million? The power of employee stock options! #fa

The Taylor Swift IP Law Course is LIVE!

The Taylor Swift IP Law Course is LIVE!

Learn more about OpenAI’s trademark infringement fight against a similarly named domain.

#ai #tra

Learn more about OpenAI’s trademark infringement fight against a similarly named domain. #ai #tra

.It’s authors vs. AI in this copyright lawsuit accusing NVIDIA of unauthorized use of published wor

.It’s authors vs. AI in this copyright lawsuit accusing NVIDIA of unauthorized use of published wor

Donna Summer’s estate is sparring with Kanye West over his sample of “I Feel Love” — an important r

Donna Summer’s estate is sparring with Kanye West over his sample of “I Feel Love” — an important r

Founders, you don’t have to sacrifice control of your long-term vision in exchange for investment.

Founders, you don’t have to sacrifice control of your long-term vision in exchange for investment.

If you’re a founder with concerns around control, one way to deal with it is supervoting.

If you’re a founder with concerns around control, one way to deal with it is supervoting.

A NDA keeps material exchanged between parties confidential and private between these parties.

A NDA keeps material exchanged between parties confidential and private between these parties.

Can AI be held accountable for defamation?

Can AI be held accountable for defamation?

Founders! Don’t ask every investor you meet to sign a NDA in order to hear about your startup. Of c

Founders! Don’t ask every investor you meet to sign a NDA in order to hear about your startup. Of c

Bad Bunny is going after a fan for posting concert footage on YouTube. What’s the deal with that?

Bad Bunny is going after a fan for posting concert footage on YouTube. What’s the deal with that?

@YCombinator launched the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) to simplify convertible notes.

@YCombinator launched the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) to simplify convertible notes.

The path to IP enforcement in China may finally be changing.

The path to IP enforcement in China may finally be changing.

How can startups, artists, and public companies all avoid having their IP used as training data? A

How can startups, artists, and public companies all avoid having their IP used as training data? A

Companies like OpenAI scrape data on the internet to make their models. This is often referred to a

Companies like OpenAI scrape data on the internet to make their models. This is often referred to a

“Making,” an art fair featuring exhibitions, panels, workshops, and more. Brought to you by @jayara

“Making,” an art fair featuring exhibitions, panels, workshops, and more. Brought to you by @jayara

What’s a liquidation preference and how does it work?

What’s a liquidation preference and how does it work?

A new dispute between artists Deborah Roberts and Lynthia Edwards illuminates the substantial simil

A new dispute between artists Deborah Roberts and Lynthia Edwards illuminates the substantial simil

What does Jayaram actually do? Our practice has 3 general areas: litigation, where we handle disput

What does Jayaram actually do? Our practice has 3 general areas: litigation, where we handle disput

How much equity should you give your co-founder?

How much equity should you give your co-founder?

Even Diddy has been on the receiving end of a Coachella c+d!

#coachella #trademark

Even Diddy has been on the receiving end of a Coachella c+d! #coachella #trademark

Many companies raise money by simply selling shares at a fixed price. But over the last 30 years, c

Many companies raise money by simply selling shares at a fixed price. But over the last 30 years, c

Coachella v Coachella! Who’s going to win? Watch the video before heading to the festival!

#coach

Coachella v Coachella! Who’s going to win? Watch the video before heading to the festival! #coach

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI because he claims they have veered from their promised mission. Check ou

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI because he claims they have veered from their promised mission. Check ou

How hard is it to get a Birkin bag? Unlawfully hard, according to this new lawsuit filed against He

How hard is it to get a Birkin bag? Unlawfully hard, according to this new lawsuit filed against He

The DMCA takedown process can help IP rights holders when they find infringing or counterfeit mater

The DMCA takedown process can help IP rights holders when they find infringing or counterfeit mater

The internet loves tracking and sharing celebrity flight patterns. Is this legal?

#TechLaw #Pri

The internet loves tracking and sharing celebrity flight patterns. Is this legal? #TechLaw #Pri

What’s the difference between an in house and law firm lawyer, and who is Cristina working with her

What’s the difference between an in house and law firm lawyer, and who is Cristina working with her

The Taylor Swift deepfake story has inspired lawmakers to discuss new legislation in the age of #ai

The Taylor Swift deepfake story has inspired lawmakers to discuss new legislation in the age of #ai

Are you familiar with section 230, maybe one of the most important laws affecting e-commerce entrep

Are you familiar with section 230, maybe one of the most important laws affecting e-commerce entrep

When it comes to reporting the news, it’s usually fair use!

#IntellectualProperty #TechLaw #taylo

When it comes to reporting the news, it’s usually fair use! #IntellectualProperty #TechLaw #taylo

Register, register, and, by the way, register your IP!

#IntellectualProperty #TechLaw #DMCA #Web

Register, register, and, by the way, register your IP! #IntellectualProperty #TechLaw #DMCA #Web

Here’s what happened when TLW sued Taylor Swift over the lyrics for “Shake it Off.

Here’s what happened when TLW sued Taylor Swift over the lyrics for “Shake it Off.

What is section 230 and why is it important?

What is section 230 and why is it important?

A big piece of Sarah Silverman’s case against open AI has been dismissed. Watch the video for a bre

A big piece of Sarah Silverman’s case against open AI has been dismissed. Watch the video for a bre

Your voice can be a part of your likeness.

Your voice can be a part of your likeness.

Reason Universal might have pulled its music from TikTok

Reason Universal might have pulled its music from TikTok

The public statements and reports seem to suggest that another reason Universal might have pulled i

The public statements and reports seem to suggest that another reason Universal might have pulled i

How do arenas play your favorite songs all game long? Check out the video to learn more.

#taylors

How do arenas play your favorite songs all game long? Check out the video to learn more. #taylors

If you use someone else’s trademarks in making an artistical

If you use someone else’s trademarks in making an artistical

Artists and companies, repeat after me: if you use someone else’s trademarks in making an artistica

Artists and companies, repeat after me: if you use someone else’s trademarks in making an artistica

Sometimes, how a work is presented, or who is presenting it, matters from a legal perspective.

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Sometimes, how a work is presented, or who is presenting it, matters from a legal perspective. @

Is the #metabirkin nft an artwork? Does it mislead consumers? Sound off in the comments below!

Is the #metabirkin nft an artwork? Does it mislead consumers? Sound off in the comments below!

@mschf has unveiled a leather handbag named Global Supply Chain Telephone, designed by creatives an

@mschf has unveiled a leather handbag named Global Supply Chain Telephone, designed by creatives an

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⚖️ Welcome Christina Scarano to our team! From Spotify to J.R.M., her commitment to creative spa

. ⚖️ Welcome Christina Scarano to our team! From Spotify to J.R.M., her commitment to creative spa

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Ive gotten a bunch of DMs about this case. The takeaway? The first sale doctrine allows you to r

. Ive gotten a bunch of DMs about this case. The takeaway? The first sale doctrine allows you to r

Fair use? It’s all about the market!

Fair use? It’s all about the market!

Post-Warhol, what’s the takeaway? Fair use isn’t dead. If you create a truly transformative work,

Post-Warhol, what’s the takeaway? Fair use isn’t dead. If you create a truly transformative work,

How is a monkey selfie informing copyright law in an AI universe? Watch the video to find out!

How is a monkey selfie informing copyright law in an AI universe? Watch the video to find out!

The federal rules say that if you like more than 100 miles from the courthouse, you may not be able

The federal rules say that if you like more than 100 miles from the courthouse, you may not be able

When Kat Von D used a Jeffrey Sedlik photo of Miles Davis as a reference for a tattoo, it sparked a

When Kat Von D used a Jeffrey Sedlik photo of Miles Davis as a reference for a tattoo, it sparked a

Ozzy Osbourne recently denied Kanye West’s request to use the riff from Ironman in a Kanye track. I

Ozzy Osbourne recently denied Kanye West’s request to use the riff from Ironman in a Kanye track. I

To understand trade dress a bit more, let’s take a look at Nike’s use of trade dress to protect the

To understand trade dress a bit more, let’s take a look at Nike’s use of trade dress to protect the

Last year, the United States Supreme Court concluded that Andy Warhol’s Prince Series infringed on

Last year, the United States Supreme Court concluded that Andy Warhol’s Prince Series infringed on

How to win a copyright case

How to win a copyright case

The last 12 months have delivered rulings like Warhol, Bad Spaniels, and Wavy Baby, all of which ha

The last 12 months have delivered rulings like Warhol, Bad Spaniels, and Wavy Baby, all of which ha

The First Sale Doctrine says that a buyer of a lawfully sold product can resell that product withou

The First Sale Doctrine says that a buyer of a lawfully sold product can resell that product withou

If we’ve learned one thing here, it’s this: in trademark cases, it’s all about confusion!

If we’ve learned one thing here, it’s this: in trademark cases, it’s all about confusion!

🏛️ A change of plans led to a dynamic partnership with the Design District. Now, we're fostering in

🏛️ A change of plans led to a dynamic partnership with the Design District. Now, we're fostering in

What’s the goal? To work with the most creative people on the planet, and to help them move cultur

What’s the goal? To work with the most creative people on the planet, and to help them move cultur

Kenneth is not only a leading expert nationally on the wide range of legal issues at the intersecti

Kenneth is not only a leading expert nationally on the wide range of legal issues at the intersecti

What’s the Taylor takeaway here? Common phrases in the English language cannot be protected by copy

What’s the Taylor takeaway here? Common phrases in the English language cannot be protected by copy

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🔍 #Nike negotiates the complicated landscape of #trademark laws clasping both physical and digit

. 🔍 #Nike negotiates the complicated landscape of #trademark laws clasping both physical and digit

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From a legal standpoint, it doesn’t matter who you are, if you use a trademark in commerce after so

From a legal standpoint, it doesn’t matter who you are, if you use a trademark in commerce after so

We’ve talked about this case before, but the lessons are invaluable. Why was adidas’ case against T

We’ve talked about this case before, but the lessons are invaluable. Why was adidas’ case against T

This is a most definitely intriguing time for IP lawyers! Brands, artists, and creators are delving

This is a most definitely intriguing time for IP lawyers! Brands, artists, and creators are delving

We all know @taylorswift ’s #TaylorsVersions get a ton of listens. But so do the original versions

We all know @taylorswift ’s #TaylorsVersions get a ton of listens. But so do the original versions

There’s got to be a constant and thoughtful balance between enforcing IP rights and running a viabl

There’s got to be a constant and thoughtful balance between enforcing IP rights and running a viabl

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Most successful entrepreneurs I’ve worked with have one thing in common: they love what they do. A

Most successful entrepreneurs I’ve worked with have one thing in common: they love what they do. A

Kenneth discusses the Wavy Baby case, and why it’s oftentimes a concern for clients in cases like t

Kenneth discusses the Wavy Baby case, and why it’s oftentimes a concern for clients in cases like t

It’s so important to understand the culture and trends in the industries you’re advising within. K

It’s so important to understand the culture and trends in the industries you’re advising within. K

IP law, especially when applied to consumer spaces like fashion, beauty, retail, and luxury goods,

IP law, especially when applied to consumer spaces like fashion, beauty, retail, and luxury goods,

Trade-MARKS protect words, phrases, slogans, and logos. Trade-DRESS protects the look and feel (sh

Trade-MARKS protect words, phrases, slogans, and logos. Trade-DRESS protects the look and feel (sh

Before the Satan Shoe, there was the Jesus Shoe. Nike didn’t file suit. Companies don’t just file

Before the Satan Shoe, there was the Jesus Shoe. Nike didn’t file suit. Companies don’t just file

When @Mschf dropped the Satan Shoe, the internet broke, and Nike filed suit. The rest is the stuff

When @Mschf dropped the Satan Shoe, the internet broke, and Nike filed suit. The rest is the stuff

I love that our team loves going to trial! About a year ago, we won a nearly month long jury trial

I love that our team loves going to trial! About a year ago, we won a nearly month long jury trial

Ever seen Saturday Night Live? If so, you’ve seen fair use in action!

#snl

Ever seen Saturday Night Live? If so, you’ve seen fair use in action! #snl

Creatives and founders, sick of hearing your lawyer say no?! It doesn’t have to be that way!

Creatives and founders, sick of hearing your lawyer say no?! It doesn’t have to be that way!

Hermes’ trial court win over Mason Rothschild and the Metabirkin is another example of how post-pan

Hermes’ trial court win over Mason Rothschild and the Metabirkin is another example of how post-pan

One reason @jayaram_law became a go to firm for creative entrepreneurs and the brands they run is b

One reason @jayaram_law became a go to firm for creative entrepreneurs and the brands they run is b

🏛️ Recent IP law changes are reshaping tech innovation. Jack Daniel's legal victory🥇 over Bad Spani

🏛️ Recent IP law changes are reshaping tech innovation. Jack Daniel's legal victory🥇 over Bad Spani

Having built this company since 2009, and having worked with hundreds of brands, creatives, and ent

Having built this company since 2009, and having worked with hundreds of brands, creatives, and ent

I get a lot of questions about this issue. If you don’t actively enforce your copyright or trademar

I get a lot of questions about this issue. If you don’t actively enforce your copyright or trademar

Copy
⚖️ Protecting your unique designs from the sea of competitors? It's all about Trademarks & Tr

Copy ⚖️ Protecting your unique designs from the sea of competitors? It's all about Trademarks & Tr

A few years ago, @Kennethtaughtme wrote Sneaker Law, which has become the bible for the footwear in

A few years ago, @Kennethtaughtme wrote Sneaker Law, which has become the bible for the footwear in

Copy

Copy

Thank you to everybody who pulled up to #MakingMiami! The response to the exhibition and the book

Thank you to everybody who pulled up to #MakingMiami! The response to the exhibition and the book

In deciding copyright infringement cases, even Judges are getting in the Swifty spirit!

#taylor

In deciding copyright infringement cases, even Judges are getting in the Swifty spirit! #taylor

Believe it or not, here's a case where both sides were using the same trademark, yet the Court foun

Believe it or not, here's a case where both sides were using the same trademark, yet the Court foun

For the 5th Annual @jayaram_law Sneaker drop, we teamed up with our friends at @mschf

For the 5th Annual @jayaram_law Sneaker drop, we teamed up with our friends at @mschf

Anyone can record a cover song! Watch this video to learn why.

Anyone can record a cover song! Watch this video to learn why.

Introducing my longtime pal and @jayaramlaw colleague @kenneth! He’s the former head of legal for

Introducing my longtime pal and @jayaramlaw colleague @kenneth! He’s the former head of legal for

If you’re a Swifty, copyright law has allowed you to enjoy Taylor’s Version!

If you’re a Swifty, copyright law has allowed you to enjoy Taylor’s Version!

To prove trademark infringement, you need to show that you own a valid trademark

To prove trademark infringement, you need to show that you own a valid trademark

There are not shortcuts.

There are not shortcuts.

Trademark infringement is about consumer confusion

Trademark infringement is about consumer confusion

Ever wonder how bars, restaurants, venues stream popular music legally?

Ever wonder how bars, restaurants, venues stream popular music legally?

What is Making Miami? - #artbaselmiami

What is Making Miami? - #artbaselmiami

Why did a theme park SUE Taylor Swift?

Why did a theme park SUE Taylor Swift?

Beyonce trademarked "echoville" 8 times?

Beyonce trademarked "echoville" 8 times?

By law, if a company steals your video for an ad, it’s possible to claim profits made from product

By law, if a company steals your video for an ad, it’s possible to claim profits made from product

Is everything copied on TikTok?

Is everything copied on TikTok?

🎵 If a song is “substantially similar” to a song that came before it, that’s copyright infringement

🎵 If a song is “substantially similar” to a song that came before it, that’s copyright infringement

Ever wonder what Taylor’s version means?

Ever wonder what Taylor’s version means?

I’ve been teaching a class called “Blank Space: IP Through the Lens of Taylor Swift’s career” #1989

I’ve been teaching a class called “Blank Space: IP Through the Lens of Taylor Swift’s career” #1989

How does Paparazzi IP work?

How does Paparazzi IP work?

IP issues with Tiktok Duets and Stitch

IP issues with Tiktok Duets and Stitch

Twitch sending copyright claims

Twitch sending copyright claims

😬 News Daddy got AI cloned!

😬 News Daddy got AI cloned!

Third party IP in your posts will probably fly under the radar unless you have a huge following

Third party IP in your posts will probably fly under the radar unless you have a huge following

Instagram is a copyright infringing machine

Instagram is a copyright infringing machine

What exactly is copyright infringement?

What exactly is copyright infringement?

🤔Why is Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI?

🤔Why is Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI?

Let students use the technology that’s available to them in the world!

Let students use the technology that’s available to them in the world!

Are generative ai tools human?

Are generative ai tools human?

Generative AI: Clearance Procedures

Generative AI: Clearance Procedures

Vivek Explains: OpenAI Copyright Law

Vivek Explains: OpenAI Copyright Law

🤔 What is training data and why are so many plaintiffs suing over its use?

🤔 What is training data and why are so many plaintiffs suing over its use?

Vivek Reacts: Mr Beast Copyright takedown. 📸 by @nomoredanny on TikTok

Vivek Reacts: Mr Beast Copyright takedown. 📸 by @nomoredanny on TikTok