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Ping® started over 25 years ago. It grew from my experiences running the Entrepreneurial & Start-up Ventures Committee and the Media, Arts & Entertainment Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. I also gained insights from public speaking in the areas of intellectual property, information technology,
This month Ping® by Adlerlaw looks at recent copyright lawsuits and the companies and artists making headlines for the wrong reasons, such as OpenAI, The White Stripes, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla and Soulja Boy, all sued for Copyright Infringement
A curated snippet of each case is summarized below.
Copyright Lawsuit Weekly Update
The Commercial Use of AI in Voiceovers: Legal Considerations and Implications
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized various industries, including the field of voiceovers. As AI-generated voices become increasingly sophisticated and indistinguishable from human voices, their commercial use has raised significant legal questions and concerns. This article examines the key legal
Has your Google Ads account been suspended? Do you find the suspension notice to be vague and unsubstantiated? You’re not alone! Do you want to know what to do when Google Ads shuts you down? Here are some suggestions.
First, read the Notice! Google’s Policies are intentionally vague and cover a broad range of conduct.
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Applicant, Eagle Trace Brewing Company LLC, applied to register the following standard-character marks on the Principal Register: EAGLE PARK DISTILLING for “distilled spirits; alcoholic beverages, except beer” in International Class 33;1 and EAGLE PARK BREWING COMPANY for “alcoholic beverages, namely beer” in International Class 32.
Sazerac Brands, opposed both applications on the ground
It has become customary for many businesses to set up a limited liability company (LLC). Especially when it is a 1 or 2-person business. Among the many advantages of LLCs are simple default tax classifications: sole proprietor for 1 member, partnership for more than 1 member, also known as “pass-through.” This is the same regardless
Do you feel like the subject of AI has entered almost every conversation?
This month’s issue of the Ping® Newsletter looks at the Copyright Implications of AI-Generated Music.
For creative professionals and especially musicians, trying to evaluate the impact of AI on both creative and commercial rights and music, raises more questions than it answers.
How Can Designers Protect Their Intellectual Property?
Interior Design and knockoff furniture made headlines in a recent New York Times article, most likely due to the celebrity attached to the controversy. The complaint filed by the Judd Foundation against interior design firm Clements Design, Inc. and the designer’s client, Kim Kardashian, alleges claims for
This month’s issue of Ping® highlights some trends in digital advertising. On June 29th, 2021, Illinois passed a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) law for their colleges and institutions allowing a student-athlete to earn compensation commensurate with market value while enrolled at a postsecondary educational institution, and obtain and retain a certified agent for any matter
Ping® by Adlerlaw Reminder: NYC Requires Written Contracts For Freelance Workers
New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act defines freelance workers as any individual hired or retained as an independent contractor by a hiring party to provide services for compensation. Commonly referred to as gigs, tasks, projects, side or contingent work, working on contract or
