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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - August 2025 #2

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The Denver Broncos told a Colorado state court Friday that a now-defunct coffee company illegally used the team’s intellectual property to sell products even though it owed the team over $1.5 million....more

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Keeping Up With the Trademarks: The Real IP Rights of Reality Stars

Many reality TV stars leverage their on-screen exposure to build brands of their own. While some focus on launching branded product lines (e.g. Kylie Cosmetics in beauty or Loverboy in alcoholic beverages), others, such as...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - July 2025 #3

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday threatened the state of California with legal action after the state refused to ban transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports as demanded by President Donald...more

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Keeping Up With the Trademarks: The Role of Brands in Reality TV

“I love reality TV!” Cue the eyerolls. For many, admitting to watching reality TV is often done begrudgingly or dismissed as a “guilty pleasure.” But why the stigma? Reality television has it all: drama, competition, social...more

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When Surfboards and Superstars Collide: How to Avoid a Wipeout [or Mayhem]

Pop icon Lady Gaga is no stranger to making waves, but a new lawsuit initiated by California-based surfboard company Lost International (aka Lost Surfboards), shows that even superstars can find themselves navigating choppy...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2025 #3

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French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in Paris in 2021 and handed an 18-month suspended sentence....more

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‘GETCHA POPCORN READY’ Lawsuit: The Trademark Showdown Between Terrell Owens and TMZ

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National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recently filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against TMZ, accusing the news and media company of unauthorized use of his trademark, GETCHA POPCORN READY....more

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When Surfboards and Superstars Collide: How to Avoid a Wipeout [or Mayhem]

Pop icon Lady Gaga is no stranger to making waves, but a new lawsuit initiated by California-based surfboard company Lost International (aka Lost Surfboards), shows that even superstars can find themselves navigating choppy...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: Trademark Mayhem – Lady Gaga Gets Sued for Trademark Infringement

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Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” tour has sparked legal trouble. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and James Kachmar analyze a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by surf brand, Lost International, which claims Gaga’s use of...more

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The Briefing: Trademark Mayhem – Lady Gaga Gets Sued for Trademark Infringement

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Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” tour has sparked legal trouble. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and James Kachmar analyze a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by surf brand, Lost International, which claims Gaga’s use of...more

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