It has long been the principle that trademark law aims to prevent consumer confusion about the origin of goods.[1] The first sale doctrine in Trademark Law allows a purchaser to resell a trademarked product without incurring liability for trademark…
In August, Isaac Hayes Enterprises LLC, joined the steady stream of musicians suing Donald Trump for unauthorized use of their music, and filed suit against Trump for copyright infringement related to his use of the song “Hold On (I’m…
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, including the music industry. Companies like Suno and Udio, prominent players in the AI music generation market, have introduced innovative tools that allow users to create music from simple text…
The internet stumbled onto a ready-made meme last month in the form of 20-year-old beer commercials from South America. Back in 2003, a Chilean advertising agency decided to elevate the art of product placement. Their canvas: a planned broadcast…
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology, the emergence of deepfake technology has raised profound concerns, especially in the realm of copyright law. Deepfakes, sophisticated synthetic media created using artificial intelligence, can manipulate or replace existing content, often blurring…
Ask yourself: what does the perfect workspace look and feel like? The answer varies from person to person. Some people prefer to work in crowded cafes, while others need complete silence. The concern became even more relevant during the height…
A month-long standoff between Universal Music Group (“UMG”) and TikTok persists after combative licensing negotiations have continuously failed. This stalemate led to the removal of UMG’s music from the platform on February 1, 2024, silencing thousands of videos featuring…
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal’s spring symposium, “Barking Up the Wrong Tree: An Exploration of Intellectual Property Law Protections Following Bad Spaniels and Andy Warhol.” AELJ is proud to…
In the Spring of 2008, Tramar Lacel Dillard and William James Adams Jr. were exceptionally confident in the success of their latest musical venture. Atop the single “In the Ayer,” they proclaimed, “Oh hot damn, this is my jam.…
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With the recent rise in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and its broadening use by the public, questions have arisen regarding the applicability of copyright law over both the content it sources and creates. While the answers remain unclear as this technology…
AI has been infiltrating the art world – one (key)stroke at a time. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) artwork has gained tremendous attention in the art world and beyond. Though digitally generated AI art platforms have been available to creators for…
