Behind every cape, catchphrase, and cartoon lies a labyrinth of legal battles that define who owns our most beloved fictional characters. From courtrooms to corporate boardrooms, the fight for character rights shapes not just entertainment, but billion-dollar empires. Dive deep … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 4. Signed, Sued, and Animated: Intellectual Property Clashes of Fictional Legends
Copyright conflicts are reshaping the music industry’s future while echoing its tumultuous past. The narrative begins with Napster’s surprising $207 million acquisition by Infinite Reality in 2025 – a remarkable comeback for a platform that once symbolized music piracy. Now … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 3. Melody & Malice: Law, Beats and Billion-Dollar Battles
Step beyond the glossy facade of fashion into the fierce legal battlegrounds where iconic footwear brands fight tooth and nail to protect their signature designs. From the vibrant red soles of Christian Louboutin to the humble foam clogs of Crocs, … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 2. Walking the Legal Runway: Fashion’s Fiercest Footwear Battles
Who truly owns the creations of artificial intelligence? Explore this compelling question as Leticia Caminero (AI version) and Artemisa, her delightful AI co-host, navigate the intriguing intersection of AI and intellectual property law. Uncover the legal complexities when AI is the creator, … Continue reading Season 4, Episode 6. A Conversation with AI about Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
Join us on an enlightening journey with Professor Marc H. Greenberg, the esteemed author of “Fandom and the Law,” as we unravel the complex tapestry of fan-created content and its intricate dance with intellectual property law. Discover how fans’ passion … Continue reading Season 4, Episode 3. Professor Marc H. Greenberg – Decoding Intellectual Property in Fandom
In this Season 4 premiere, we welcome attorney and professor Cynthia Gayton, author of Guide to Contracts, Copyrights & Trademarks for CryptoCreatives. Discover how to safeguard your digital art, blockchains, NFTs, and overall brand in the rapidly expanding crypto space. Cynthia shares her expert insights on intellectual property law, practical tips for creators, and real-world examples to help you avoid common legal pitfalls. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey into blockchain-based projects, this conversation is packed with guidance to keep your creative endeavors secure and thriving digitally. Tune in and find out how to protect what you build! Continue reading Season 4, Episode 1. Cynthia Gayton – Decoding the Crypto Creative Landscape
Those closest to you are the ones capable of causing more significant harm. So for our last episode of the season, we talked with Peter Hlavnicka and Anthony Keats about trademark protection and their books: “Protecting the Brand: Counterfeiting and Grey Markets” and “Protecting the Brand: Busting the Bootlegs.” Continue reading Season 3, Episode 8. Shield your trademark – Peter Hlavnicka and Anthony Keats
The look and feel have great value in the market. Margaret Polson shares with us how aesthetic appearance can find protection under a design patent. Continue reading Season 3, Episode 7. Designing your protection – Margaret Polson
An action can cause an unwanted or unforeseen consequence. If we did not intent intellectual property infringement, shouldn’t we find a way to protect ourselves against such missteps? Patrick R. Goold recounts his book “IP Accidents: Negligence Liability in Intellectual Property”. Continue reading Season 3, Episode 6. Coverage for accidental IP infringement – Patrick R. Goold
Give me your creations, inventions and innovations, and I will give you back exclusive rights for the greater good of humanity is the general promise of the intellectual property system. Our guest Jessica Silbey details if IP is keeping its promise while explaining how to guide the conversation toward the needed change. Continue reading Season 3, Episode 5. Against progress – Jessica Silbey
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