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In The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin, intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current IP issues related to trademark, copyright, and entertainment, as well as IP litigation and intellectual property in the news.
Latest episodes

Feb 24, 2022 • 11min
If a Photograph is Infringed But No One Sees it, is it Still Infringement?
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a photographer’s copyright infringement lawsuit against a travel website that stored his image on a webpage where it’s unlikely to be viewed by the public.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub Youtube channel, here.

Feb 17, 2022 • 10min
More NFT Confusion: Art Collector Files Lawsuit to Establish Right to Turn Painting into NFT
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss an art collector’s attempt to turn a painting that was purchased into a series of NFTs, and the artist’s estate’s effort to stop it.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Feb 10, 2022 • 5min
Sponsored Post Lands Beauty Influencer in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
In this episode of The Briefing from by IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark infringement lawsuit that was filed against a beauty influencer for a sponsored post she shared on social media.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Feb 3, 2022 • 11min
Federal Judge Holds Swiss Cheese Makers’ Claim to Gruyere Full of Holes
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the exclusive right to control the use of Gruyere for cheeses in the U.S.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Feb 1, 2022 • 3min
Jack’s Lawsuit Against FTX is Back in the Box
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an update on the legal dispute between fast-food chain Jack in the Box and cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Jan 27, 2022 • 8min
Copyright Cases to Watch in 2022
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about copyright cases to look out for in 2022.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Jan 20, 2022 • 14min
Miami Dolphins Coach Plays Defense Against Sports Psychologist’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright dispute between a sports psychologist and a Miami Dolphins assistant coach.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube Channel, here.

Jan 12, 2022 • 10min
YouTube Removes 150 Videos from Popular AniTuber’s Channel
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright dispute which led to the removal of three years worth of content from a popular anime YouTuber’s channel.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Jan 5, 2022 • 5min
Supreme Court Boots Australian Boot Maker’s Appeal for Attempting to Use Ugg’s Trademark
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between UGG and an Australian shoemaker who attempted to sell a boot called “UGG”.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.

Dec 30, 2021 • 8min
Trouble in House of Gucci: Does the Family Have a Claim Following Release of New Film?
In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo say family members behind the fashion powerhouse Gucci may take legal action following the release of the film, House of Gucci.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub Vimeo channel, here.