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Design Disputes: Unraveling the Tapestry of Legal Trends for Litigation in the Furniture and Design Worlds

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In the fast-paced and competitive world of furniture and design, where partnerships and innovations flourish, but consumers’ attention is increasingly divided, legal disputes are increasingly common....more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® – February 2022: Does NFT Appropriation Art Appropriate Trademark Rights?

On January 14, 2022, Hermès International and Hermès of Paris, Inc. (“Hermès”) sued digital artist Mason Rothschild in the Southern District of New York for creating and selling “MetaBirkins,” a collection of NFTs tied to...more

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MarkIt to Market® – February 2022

Thank you for reading the February 2022 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss trademark rights in relation to appropriation art, including NFTs, and provide an update on cannabis...more

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It’s No “Fair Use” Trying To Parody Dr. Seuss

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One of the last books written by Dr. Seuss, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” is one of the bestselling books during graduation season each year. The copyright for this book, like all of the works of Dr. Seuss, belongs to Dr. Seuss...more

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The Take-Two Interactive v. Pinkerton Showdown Has Ended in a Draw

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One year ago, I wrote a post about the Lohan v. Take-Two Interactive case in which Lindsay Lohan thought she recognized her image in Take-Two’s Grand Theft Auto V (“GTAV”) video game. Many people who notice that they resemble...more

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Copyright Suit Against HBO Tossed

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HBO escaped a copyright lawsuit on Tuesday May 1, after a New York federal judge dismissed claims filed against the network by a graffiti artist. Last July, Itoffee R. Gayle, sued the television network for featuring his...more

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