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The New Songwriters: AI, Music and the Law

Carolyn Wimbly Martin, Ethan Barr and Katherine Howard-Fudge

In 2023, “Heart on My Sleeve,” a song with Drake and The Weeknd’s voices, began racking up…

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Breathing Life Into the Inanimate: The History and the Promise…

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

The concept of anthropomorphic objects is ancient. Long before artificial intelligence entered our homes, our pockets and…

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How Trademarks Can Help Protect Artists: Trademark Law as a…

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

Trademark law is often overlooked when it comes to protecting artists since copyright typically provides more comprehensive…

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Introduction to the Co-Ownership Series

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

This series highlights the legal complexities of co-ownership of intellectual property — copyrights, trademarks and patents. The…

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Copyrights and Co-Ownership

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

What is Co-Ownership? In the Supreme Court’s seminal 1884 copyright case, the Court held that an author…

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Trademarks and Co-Ownership

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

A trademark is a word, symbol or device used by an entity or an individual capable of…

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The New Songwriters: AI, Music and the Law

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

In 2023, “Heart on My Sleeve,” a song with Drake and The Weeknd’s voices, began…

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Breathing Life Into the Inanimate: The History and the Promise…

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

The concept of anthropomorphic objects is ancient. Long before artificial intelligence entered our homes, our…

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How Trademarks Can Help Protect Artists: Trademark Law as a…

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

Trademark law is often overlooked when it comes to protecting artists since copyright typically provides…

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Introduction to the Co-Ownership Series

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

This series highlights the legal complexities of co-ownership of intellectual property — copyrights, trademarks and…

Read More

Copyrights and Co-Ownership

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

What is Co-Ownership? In the Supreme Court’s seminal 1884 copyright case, the Court held that…

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Trademarks and Co-Ownership

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

A trademark is a word, symbol or device used by an entity or an individual…

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Contracting Checklist for Intellectual Property Co-Ownership Agreements

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

Creative industries often involve collaborative projects with numerous moving parts, shifting roles, and evolving timelines.…

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Protecting Your Fine Art

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

The City Is a Winter Wonderland © Sonya Sklaroff 2024 Collecting fine art is a…

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Consigning Your Art

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

Consignment agreements are contracts between a gallery and an art owner that allow the gallery…

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Art Protection in the Event of Natural Disasters

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

Art is both a cultural and financial asset, making its physical protection crucial. The Los…

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Insuring Your Art: Protecting Its Value for Your Peace of…

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

If you have art assets, you must have appropriate, up-to-date insurance. If your art collection…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Art Protection

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

DO:  Take preventative steps  Stay up to date on natural disasters and monitor risks in…

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E-Recordation: Protecting Your Intellectual Property at the Border

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

Counterfeit goods enter the United States each year in mass, posing health risks and undermining…

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What Trademark Owners Need to Know in 2025: Tariffs and…

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Isabel Jonson

As of this writing, the Trump Administration’s tariff policies remain in flux, with multiple changes…

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