Welcome to our monthly recap of stories relating to intellectual property (including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) and entertainment law – art, animation, television, film, digital games, etc. This month’s stories cover many issues including: Viacom sues owner of “Krusty Krab” restaurant; new book for kids in entertainment; Hollywood docket; Amazon & Netflix are Sundance’s
Book Review: Blockbusters: Why Big Hits – and Big Risks – are the Future of the Entertainment Business by Anita Elbe’s I often remind my clients that there is a 95% failure rate in the arts & entertainment industry. I don’t tell them this to discourage them. I tell them this to build up their perseverance
Welcome to our monthly recap of stories relating to intellectual property (including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) and entertainment law – art, animation, television, film, digital games, etc. This month’s stories cover many issues including: Art Basel & Miami art scene; statutory licenses for cover versions; TV viewing is changing; movies studios look to athletes
Welcome to our monthly recap of stories relating to intellectual property (including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) and entertainment law – art, animation, television, film, digital games, etc. This month’s stories cover many issues including: Warner Bros. Can sue Tolkien Estate over Hobbit contract; Janet Jackson’s legal team takes down fans’ videos from social media;