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Licensing Law: Shelby Wins Trademark Fight Over the GT 500 Mustang Brand

November 9, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A California court has put Shelby back in the driver's seat for brand ownership of the legendary GT500 Shelby Mustang. In a story that seems like it was pulled from a film script, the Shelby Trust has been fighting for a decade to win back its trademark, which was claimed by the producer of three Hollywood films that featured the car. It … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Shelby Wins Trademark Fight Over the GT 500 Mustang Brand

Guess Who Founders Sue Former Bandmates for ‘Fake BS Shows’

October 31, 2023

By Gary Symons The Guess Who, one of the great bands from the 1970s, is embroiled in a lawsuit between four of the original members. Guess Who founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, who wrote most of the music, are suing their former band mates Jim Kale and Garry Peterson, as well as the rest of the current lineup of The Guess Who. The two musicians accuse the … [Read more...] about Guess Who Founders Sue Former Bandmates for ‘Fake BS Shows’

Who’s News: Seeker Music Appoints Dan Stuart as General Counsel

October 2, 2023

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Seeker Music has appointed music and talent industry professional Dan Stuart to the position of general counsel. “I’ve known Dan for almost 20 years and what I’ve known about Dan since the day I met him is how smart, dedicated, passionate, authentic, and well-respected he is," said Seeker Music CEO, Evan Bogart. "He is one of the best in … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Seeker Music Appoints Dan Stuart as General Counsel

JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand

September 29, 2023

Leader in Brand Protection Showing Off New Licensing Management System at BLE By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In the world of licensing, nothing is more important than protecting your brand. But according to Franco Diaz (at right in above photo, with VP Pete Reyes) of the brand protection technology manufacturer JPatton, many brand owners don’t invest in brand … [Read more...] about JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand

Special Report: TikTok Shop Takes Shoppers ‘From Content to Cart’

September 21, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a saying in the media that argues, "content is king." According to the social media giant TikTok, that saying may also apply to retail. On Sept. 12, TikTok released a statement that promises to change the world of retail and advertising forever, while sending chills down the spines of retail giants like Walmart and Amazon. It will … [Read more...] about Special Report: TikTok Shop Takes Shoppers ‘From Content to Cart’

US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted

August 23, 2023

Ruling Seen As Victory For Artists and Other Human Creators By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence fought the law, and the law won, thanks to a US court that confirmed only human works of art can be copyrighted. In a case heard in a US District court in Washington, D.C., Judge Beryl Howell supported the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application … [Read more...] about US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted

Analysis: Canada Needs America’s Help to Save Journalism

August 10, 2023

The Task of Corralling Tech Giants Now Falls To The US Senate By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Canadian news media have filed an antitrust complaint against social media giant Meta over its plan to ban news stories. News organizations on Tuesday asked Canada's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision, accusing its subsidiaries Facebook and … [Read more...] about Analysis: Canada Needs America’s Help to Save Journalism

UPDATE: LEGO Issues Statement In “Leggo My LEGO” Dispute With Punk Rockers

August 7, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy giant LEGO says it will not allow commercial use of its iconic mini-figures for animated videos that are commercial in nature. The statement comes in the recent 'Leggo My LEGO' dispute, in which LEGO sent a cease and desist letter to the band LS Dunes, demanding they take down a recent music video. The reason? The band, whose members … [Read more...] about UPDATE: LEGO Issues Statement In “Leggo My LEGO” Dispute With Punk Rockers

Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment

August 2, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has awarded Moonbug Entertainment $23.5 million after its successful lawsuit against competitor BabyBus Co. A jury earlier sided with Moonbug's claim that BabyBus infringed its copyright for its hit show CoComelon with a competing show called Super Jojo. After three days of deliberation, the jury came back with an award of $17.5 … [Read more...] about Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment

Feature: Is BIP Marketplace the Future of Licensing?

August 1, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The online licensing marketplace BIP could well be showing us the future of licensing, with more than 50 licensing deals logged to date. BIP is an online platform that helps licensors and licensees find each other, acting essentially as a matchmaker for the industry. The BIP licensing hub also features several tools that help in the deal … [Read more...] about Feature: Is BIP Marketplace the Future of Licensing?

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