166 - Over the AI Rainbow: Copyright, Trademark, AI, and NFTs

Join hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett as they delve into the latest legal and business news stories in the entertainment industry on the Entertainment Law Update podcast. In this episode, they provide insightful commentary and analysis on pivotal cases and developments, including copyright infringement claims against AI companies, trademark disputes, NFT legal implications, and more!
Key Topics Covered:
- Trademark ownership dispute: Manager vs. group and departing vs. remaining member
- Force majeure clauses and contracts in the COVID-19 pandemic
- Earth, Wind, and Fire's trademark lawsuit against a tribute act
- Copyright infringement case involving a loyalty program document
- AI companies' liability for copyright infringement under the DMCA
- Nonbiological, non-adopted children's rights in inheritance
- Legal implications of NFT technology
- Challenges and risks in setting up trusts or LLCs for intellectual property and copyrights during an individual's lifetime
- AI usage in creative industries and its legal implications
- Lawsuits related to writers' strike and AI usage in film production
- Implications of loan out companies and eligibility under section 17 USC 203
Calls to Action:
- The hosts invite listeners to contribute insights and discuss the NFT issue. (Use our voice widget at entertainmentlawupdate.com)
- Promotion of the episode's sponsor, JD Supra. resources.jdsupra.com
- The hosts thank their volunteer contributors and invite others (law students/lawyers) to join the team.
Tune in for an in-depth exploration of the fascinating intersection between entertainment, technology, and the law. Listen to Episode 166 now! #EntertainmentLaw #IntellectualProperty #CopyrightInfringement #AI #NFTs
Timestamps:
00:00 Entertainment law update
10:32 Court rules in favor of originality and protection.
17:37 AI companies accused of concealing copyright infringement.
24:17 Authors sue NVIDIA for copyright infringement in NEEMO.
28:26 Legal dispute over AI voice replication and copyrights.
32:24 Content involves AI controversies and lawsuits against companies.
40:18 Legacy Reunion sued for deceptive marketing tactics.
44:06 Band trademarks ownership and disputes, including succession.
52:05 2024 pandemic impact on force majeure clauses.
53:31 FLA's risk of cancellation affirmed by court.
01:00:31 Livingston trust attempted to cut off heirs.
01:07:25 Thanks for listening to Entertainment Law Update.
01:09:31 Outro