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Netflix ordered to pay $2.5M to GoTV for patent infringement. Details of the GoTV streaming versus Netflix case, jury finds Netflix guilty and awards $2.5M in damages. Potential actions for Netflix include appealing the verdict and seeking a global licensing deal.

Quentin Tarantino discusses the Supreme Court's rejection of a trademark infringement claim against his film 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood'. The podcast explores false endorsement claims by celebrities and the specific language in the Lanham Act. It also touches on past celebrity false endorsement claims and the balance between First Amendment interests and Lanham Act interests in commercial motion pictures.

The podcast discusses a recent copyright dispute over a LEGO Brick interpretation of the Second Holy Temple. The creators of JBrick accuse another LEGO creator of copyright infringement. The court evaluates whether the plaintiffs' creation qualifies for copyright protection despite being inspired by religious texts. The episode explores the motion for summary judgment on copyright validity and the concept of originality in LEGO creations.

Legal experts Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss the recent Supreme Court case of Vidal v. Elster, which examines whether the USPTO's refusal to register the trademark 'Trump Too Small' violates First Amendment rights. They explore the potential impact on political speech and analyze previous Supreme Court cases on trademarks and political speech.

Thomson Reuters sued Ross Intelligence for copyright infringement based on its use of Westlaw content to train AI technology. The court ruling provides guidance for future cases and the application of a fair use defense. The podcast discusses the copyright infringement analysis, fair use defense factors, and the significance of transformativeness in fair use cases. It also explores the concept of intermediate copying in copyright infringement and its impact on AI training. The impact of transformativeness on copyright infringement cases and the potential implications for AI training are also discussed.

Tara Sattler, legal expert, discusses the tattoo copyright lawsuit against Netflix. They explore the fair use and transformative nature of the tattoo image used in Tiger King. The podcast delves into the purposes and intentions behind the plaintiff's tattoo design, as well as the impact of licensed images on the market for copyrighted works.

Former New York prosecutor Linda Fairstein's defamation case against Netflix over her portrayal in the limited series 'When They See Us' is discussed. The recent court ruling denying Netflix's motion for summary judgment and the potential impacts on film and television programming based on real events are explored.

Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the fight against counterfeit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. They explore legal battles over the use of 'Parmesan' in trademarks, the consortium's challenge in Australia, and the use of technology like microchips in cheese wheel labels to combat counterfeiting.

Amazon is suing social media influencers for promoting and selling counterfeit luxury goods on their platform. The lawsuits allege that the influencers collaborated with retailers to deceive Amazon's counterfeit detection systems. The podcast explores the legal implications of the case, including contributory violations, Amazon's role in policing counterfeit goods, and the need to hold accountable those who promote and sell knockoff items.

The podcast discusses the use of AI in generating scripts and the potential copyrightability of AI-created works. It highlights a recent court ruling and lawsuit related to AI works and copyright protection. The episode explores the role of human creativity in copyright law, the impact of AI on copyright protection, and the challenges surrounding copyright in creative works involving AI.