Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Published: June 23, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the USPTO’s appeal of a Federal Circuit ruling that allows individuals to register trademarks using the name of a living person without their consent. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this on this episode of The Briefing.
Published: June 22, 2023
In response to Google L.L.C.’s (“Google”) and other’s petitions for inter partes review (“I.P.R.”) of two patents owned by Parus Holdings, Inc. (“Parus”), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) found a number of claims obvious over prior art. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB’s decision, shedding additional light on the requirements and burdens of patent owners when responding to I.P.R. petitions.
Published: June 20, 2023
Weintraub client Gregg Simon is set to direct “The Patience of Vultures,” a neo-noir crime thriller presented by Pulsar Content, XYZ Films, and WME Independent.
Published: June 20, 2023
On June 4th, a Weintraub Tobin team of riders participated in the 2023 America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride (AMBBR) in Lake Tahoe. The ride featured both a 72-mile and 100-mile course and raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Published: June 16, 2023
Weintraub Tobin was proud to return as a sponsor for the 8th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA).
Published: June 16, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith that Andy Warhol’s portrait of music legend Prince did not qualify as fair use under copyright law. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about this decision on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.
Published: June 15, 2023
On June 7, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in VHT, Inc. v. Zillow Group, Inc., in which it affirmed the trial court’s findings of infringement against Zillow and the award of statutory damages. In 2019, the Ninth Circuit had previously found mostly in Zillow’s favor as to an earlier trial and had reversed and remanded the case back for further proceedings.
Published: June 15, 2023
If you’ve been reading or watching the news in recent months, you have surely seen a large amount of press on various states and municipalities introducing laws to restrict certain rights of those in the LGTBQ+ community. According to a CCN report a few weeks ago, American Civil Liberties Union data reveals that state legislatures across the country have introduced a combined 417 anti-LGBTQ bills in roughly the first quarter of 2023 – a new record and twice the number of such bills introduced in all of last year. (https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/06/us/hrc-lgbtq-emergency-declared/index.html)
Published: June 9, 2023
While iconic catchphrases from TV and film can hold significant equity, protection of them can be spotty. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about the protectability of short phrases on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.
Published: June 9, 2023
At Weintraub Tobin, we firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and celebrated for their unique identities and perspectives is vital for driving innovation and fostering success. In line with these values, we are committed to supporting and celebrating our LGBTQ+ employees, clients, and community.
