Trademark infringement cases. Apple is being sued by the owner of the iWatch trademark – APPLE IS BEING SUED by the owner of the ‘iWatch’ trademark, despite naming its first wearable the Apple Watch. Dublin-based software …
Author: Claudia Roggero
I am a blue chip lawyer, best known for my expertise acting for Film, TV, Music and Multi-media producers as well as for the Fashion and retail sectors. I have focused my practice primarily in the areas of intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks), entertainment, corporate and new media law. I specialised in intellectual property creation, protection and exploitation, through distribution and licensing, including dealing with the ever evolving digital environment.
Option Agreement Film. The collection of copyrights that constitute ownership of a film, the Chain of Title, begins with the script and, if the script is based on previously created material, the copyright to that …
Creative Rights Checklist directors. FROM DIRECTORS GUILD WEBSITE Before Prep: Were all the company’s script, casting, approvals and budget commitments revealed to you before you took the assignment? Did you get to choose your first AD? …
Mcdonalds court cases. Over exclusive rights to ‘Mc’ or ‘Mac’ EU’s General Court upheld ruling challenging Singapore company’s registry of ‘MACCOFFEE’ McDonald’s has been involved in a number of lawsuits and other legal cases in …
Canadian co-production treaties. Every year, Canada participates in more than 60 coproductions governed by an official treaty, totaling a production volume of approximately 500 millions dollars. A third of these productions are feature films and …
Movie poster usage rights: movie Posters All Look the Same: Why? Marketers have come to rely mostly on what insiders call the three main genres: Face-off, Giant Logo and Giant Face. But the 30-second “living” poster …
Chain of Title (COT) Basic Documents Distributors need to know with certainty that the distribution rights they are licensing are free and clear of any potential claims, lawsuits, or competing claims. The basic documents that …
Trademark registration- GLASS MAFIA – Trademark Details Paramount, owner to the movie rights and trademarks associated with The Godfather, has opposed a trademark for the GLASS MAFIA on bongs which bears a striking resemblance to the movies’ …
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center -Uovo Art LLC v. Mira Hold, Mira Holdings, Inc. – Case No. D2016-0214 The Parties The Complainant is Uovo Art LLC of Long Island City, New York, United States of …
Since 2015 MIA | Cinema inherited the best practices and experience of New Cinema Network (NCN), the Roman market for co-production of feature films . Every year the co-production market presents a selection of projects in …
Copyright infringement suit Against Madonna. VMG filed a copyright infringement suit against Madonna and others, alleging that the producer of the song “Vogue,” copied a 0.23-second segment of horns from an earlier song, known as …
Take Down Photos. According to Torrent Freak, Axl Rose is attempting to rid the Internet of a photo which has gone on to inspire a slew of “fat Axl” memes. The GUNS N’ ROSES singer …
SMart is a non-profit organisation created in Belgium in 1998 which is developing itself in 8 European countries. We aim to simplify and support the professional paths of creative and cultural workers. Our principal goal …
“Copying” Adidas. It is hardly a secret that Adidas filed quite a few lawsuits late last year, including ones against Marc Jacobs and Skechers, for copying its wares, but what other brands are copying adidas that …
The court battles on American trademarks in China keep coming. But this time, a U.S. company has walked away with a win. Late last month, the Beijing Higher People’s Court ruled in favor of Facebook …
Nike is steamed that 800-meter star Boris Berian has had the temerity to both reject their contract offer and continue to run very well, all the while wearing New Balance gear. In fact, they’re so …
A pastry plagiarism battle has broken out in San Francisco after Bay Area pastry chef Caitlin Freeman accused the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art of copying her art-themed cakes. Freeman and her husband James opened the …
DANDI is delighted to announce the partnership with ARTROOMS launching a series of initiatives in the world of the ART! DANDI LOVES ART and ART LOVES DANDI! ARTROOMS (20-23 January 2017) brings a brand …
Get contracts: Director Agreement This introduction provides further information as to the main clauses included in a director’s service contract such as the director’s role and responsibilities in developing the film and who owns what …
“Cannes is where you start relationships or close deals; so if you are attending for the first time, adjust your expectations. You need to meet buyers and sellers and start relationships that may in the …