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Intellectual Property

Caribbean Choreography and The Law (Interview with Carry On Friends)

I recently was featured in an episode of Carry on Friends. I spoke about Caribbean choreography, Fortnite, Beyonce, and copyright law.
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Supreme Court – You Can Now Trademark Immoral and Scandalous Words and Trademark Licensees Keep Rights in Licensor Bankruptcy

This year, the Supreme Court dropped two decisions that have drastically changed the way trademark law has been practiced for decades.
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Supreme Court – Successful Copyright Registration Needed Before Commencement of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

So, what are the consequences of this decision? First, one major effect is that claimants in lawsuits in which a copyright registration has not been granted have voluntary dismissed their lawsuits. For example, most plaintiffs involved in the Fortnite emote lawsuits dropped their cases for this reason.
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Legal Issues Facing Social Media Influencers and Entertainers (Appearance of Dropset Gorgeous Radio Podcast)

I recently was featured in an episode of the podcast Dropset Gorgeous Radio. My friend and colleague, Marissa Crespo, and I spoke with host Amber Morningstar about legal issues facing social media influencers and entertainers.
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Analysis of Fortnite Emote Controversy (Featured on The Verge)

I was quoted in an article on The Verge. The article contains a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of the Fortnite dance emote controversy.
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