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Movie Release Moves Forward Amidst 50 Cent Trademark and Publicity Lawsuit

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The release of Skillhouse, a horror film streaming on the platform GenTV, shares headlines with a high-profile lawsuit brought by rapper 50 Cent based on alleged violations of his intellectual property (IP) rights....more

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Intellectual Property Due Diligence "Red Flags"

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Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Taylor’s Version: A “Mastermind” in IP Ownership

After years of contractual entanglements, public disputes and strategic reinvention, Taylor Swift has achieved something few global recording artists have: She now owns the master recordings of her entire musical catalog....more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Gone from Copyright: Ninth Circuit Rejects Copyright Protection for Iconic “Eleanor” Shelby Mustang

Court Narrows Scope of Character Copyright, Drawing Sharp Line Between Props and Protectable Expression - Not every film icon gets legal protection. On May 27, 2025, the Ninth Circuit ruled that Eleanor—the legendary Mustang...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Time to Assess the Damage: Implications from THJ Systems v. Sheridan

THJ Systems Ltd & Anor v. Sheridan & Anor [2024] EWHC 3195 (Ch) addressed two key issues in respect of damages related to (i) breach of contract and (ii) copyright infringement, following a determination of liability in...more

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