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Play-Doh Scent Registration May Serve As Trademark Model
Bloomberg BNA spotlights Catherine Farrelly as the lawyer behind Hasbro Inc.’s successful registration of the iconic Play-Doh scent. The article notes that “scents are the rarest” non-traditional trademarks to register.
June 20 2018
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Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry
Gregory Boyd, Sean Kane and Brian Pyne wrote Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry, published by Taylor & Francis/CRC Press. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and ships August 7, 2018. It serves as a comprehensive resource…
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June 19 2018
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Desus & Mero Set To Headline Showtime Late-Night Talk Show
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Desus Nice and The Kid Mero who will headline a weekly late-night talk show on Showtime.
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June 19 2018
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Media Law International Praises Frankfurt Kurnit Media Practice
Media Law International ranks Frankfurt Kurnit in “Tier 2” in its specialist guide of global leaders in media law. The guide praises Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and S. Gregory Boyd individually.
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June 19 2018
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US World Cup Selection A Boon For Soccer Deal Attorneys
Law360 quotes Christopher Chase on the advertising benefits the 2026 World Cup will bring to the United States.
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June 15 2018
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Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2018
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, ranks our Marketing and Advertising group in Tier 1 and our Media and Entertainment group in Tier 2. The Legal 500 also praises our Intellectual Property (Copyright) practice.
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June 12 2018
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Amanda Seyfried Joins Kevin Bacon in Blumhouse Thriller ‘You Should Have Left’
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Amanda Seyfried who will star opposite Kevin Bacon in the supernatural thriller from Blumhouse Productions.
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June 12 2018
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May/June Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we head into Summer.
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June 11 2018
Events & Education
PLI’s Understanding the IP License
Christopher Chase speaks on “Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing” for PLI’s Understanding the IP License program.
June 11 2018
Events & Education
Legal Issues in Sports Marketing and Media
Christopher R. Chase moderates roundtables on Legal Issues in Sports Marketing and Media for PLI, he discusses “The Big Event: Considerations for Sports Properties and Sponsors” and “The Athlete as a Brand – Going Beyond Endorsements.”
June 11 2018
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Legal Pitfalls Bedevil Some New #MeToo Policies, Experts Say
Law360 mentions Wendy Stryker in an article about companies strengthening their harassment policies in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Wendy notes anonymous company hotlines have become a popular way to report harassment. (Behind paywall)
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June 8 2018
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SHOOT New Directors Showcase Event Features Insights From Filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev, Cross-section Of Industry Pros
SHOOT online mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a panelist for the session “Embracing Change: Inclusion; Tapping Into The Freelance Talent Pool; Agency, Client and Production Company Relationships; New Opportunities” during SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase Event in New York.
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June 5 2018
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“Made in the U.S.A.” Claims Continue to be Scrutinized
In 2016, California amended Section 17533.7 of the California Business and Professions Code (“Section 17533”), liberalizing the standard for selling products labeled “Made in U.S.A” to California consumers.
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June 4 2018
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Hasbro Registers Play-Doh Smell As Trademark
Law360 lists Catherine Farrelly as counsel to Hasbro who was granted a trademark registration for the smell of Play-Doh by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Behind paywall)
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June 1 2018
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Quinn Emanuel Tiff With Ex-Partners Raises Ethics Questions
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in a law firm partnership dispute about contractual restrictions on attorney departures. (Behind paywall)
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June 1 2018
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‘Primates of Park Avenue’ TV Series in the Works
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wednesday Martin whose memoir is being developed into a scripted comedy by Lionsgate TV.
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June 1 2018
Events & Education
PLI’s Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2018
Christopher R. Chase speaks at the Practising Law Institute’s Hot Topics in Advertising Law Conference where he appears on the panel “Listen Up: Music in Advertising.”
May 31 2018
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Week Ahead in Intellectual Property
Reuters mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as a speaker for the Copyright Society’s panel discussion “Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement.” (Behind paywall)
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May 30 2018
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Bryan Cave Partner Exits LabMD’s Cover-Up Suit, For Now
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Mary Beth Buchanan whose cover-up suit against them was dismissed by a New York federal judge without prejudice. (Behind paywall)
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May 29 2018
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Sean Jefferson is a partner in the Entertainment Group. Mr. Jefferson has wide-ranging experience in all areas of film and television development, production, and distribution, representing financiers, production companies, distributors, independent producers, filmmakers and athletes. He has negotiated complex single picture and slate multi-party financings both on behalf of producers…
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Electronic Retailing Association Government Affairs Conference Fly-In
The AP Washington Report mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a speaker at the ERA’s Government Affairs Conference Fly-In in Washington, DC. Mr. Greenbaum moderated a panel on trending topics in direct response advertising. (Behind paywall)
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May 25 2018
Events & Education
CARU West Coast 2018
Daniel Goldberg speaks on “Practical Tips for App Developers” at The Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s 2018 conference in San Francisco.
May 24 2018
Events & Education
GDPR’s Impact on Communications
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the “GDPR's Impact on Communications” during a webinar for Ragan.
May 24 2018
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Netflix Picks Up Amazon’s ‘Lost Girls’ With Amy Ryan in Lead Role
SFGATE mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Liz Garbus who will direct the upcoming true-story drama “Lost Girls.”
May 17 2018
Events & Education
Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates a discussion on the legal issues surrounding embedding, framing, and inline linking for the Copyright Society at Fox Rothschild in Century City. More information can be found here.
May 17 2018
