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Transformative Use Favored in Sports Video Game Case
Stan Soocher
In the context of alleged unauthorized uses of an individual's personal indicia, inconsistency ' in how different courts determine whether there are viable claims under state right of publicity laws or for false endorsement or association under the federal Lanham Act ' makes it difficult for attorneys who view content through a First Amendment lens when counseling entertainment production companies.
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Using Character Integrity Guidelines to Protect Franchise Characters
Mark Stankevich
If you are the owner of a property that is being licensed into a potential motion picture franchise, how do you contractually protect the rights to your existing character or property so that the movies and related items being created do not damage your preexisting property? This article examines the approaches customarily utilized.
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IP News
Jeffrey S. Ginsberg
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Joseph Mercadante
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
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Trademark Issues
Douglas M. Mansfield
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J. Todd Kennard
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California recently entered a preliminary injunction against a former franchisee, where the franchisor had repeatedly notified the franchisee of various deficiencies, and the franchisor ultimately terminated the franchise agreement.
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Drug & Device News
ALM Staff
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Law Journal Newsletters
Recent news of interest to you and your practice.
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Asserting the Attorney-Client Privilege in ERISA Cases
Marcia S. Wagner
A spate of recent case law raises the question of which circumstances will enable advice rendered in benefits matters to be protected by the attorney-client privilege and the related work product doctrine.
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Court Watch
Charles G. Miller
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Darryl A. Hart
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
ALM Staff
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Law Journal Newsletters
A look at two noteworthy cases.
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