Crown, LLP founding partner Owen Seitel discusses the growing importance of the posthumous right of publicity and the legal and reputational considerations brands should weigh before employing AI-generated digital recreations.
In this article, Crown®, LLP Partner Elizabeth J. Rest discusses trade dress that protects the overall “look and feel” of a product’s packaging, and how protecting a product’s trade dress through distinctive packaging can become one of the most valuable assets in a candy or snack brand’s portfolio.
Protecting a podcast’s intellectual property is essential not only for creative control but also for long-term financial value. Understanding copyright, trademark, and right of publicity law is critical to podcast production, as well as protecting, and enhancing a podcast’s value. Crown Founding Partners Elizabeth J. Rest and Owen Seitel discuss the intellectual property considerations every…
The Thompson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence case pending before the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals could set a landmark precedent on fair use in the context of AI training. In an article for the Daily Journal, California’s largest legal newspaper, Crown®, LLP Founding Partner Owen Seitel examines this pivotal case and highlights the broader implications…
Crown Founding Partners Owen Seitel and Elizabeth J. Rest will be attending the ABA’s What’s Next?!?! The Future of Entertainment, Sports, and IP Law conference in Las Vegas.
Crown Founding Partner Owen Seitel discusses how influencer marketing implicates an array of legal and business issues that must be carefully managed to avoid regulatory pitfalls, protect brand reputation, and ensure commercial success.
Crown®, LLP Founding Partner Owen Seitel breaks down what gym and fitness studio operators need to know about using music.
Marketing campaigns featuring celebrities, athletes, and social media influencers are powerful tools for building brand awareness, credibility, and consumer trust. Owen Seitel digs into the proper preparation and pairing between brands and celeb campaigns in his published article in The Marketing Insider.
Under U.S. copyright law, recorded music contains two distinct copyrights: (1) for the lyrics and musical composition; and (2) for any recordings of that composition. Of course, if there is no recording of a written composition, there is only one copyright. The songwriter’s copyright is typically owned by the songwriter/composer or his or her publishing…
Crown Partner Nicole A. Katsin is published in Marijuana Ventures for her article – Avoiding brand collision in the cannabis industry: A guide for businesses.
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