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Taylor Swift’s Voice Trademark: Can AI Clone a Brand Identity?

Posted by Augusto Perera Copyright, TrademarkMay 11, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Voice Trademark: Can AI Clone a Brand Identity?
Taylor Swift’s recent trademark filings mark a notable shift in how celebrities are protecting their brands in the era of generative AI. Instead of focusing solely on names, lyrics, or logos, Swift is attempting to[…]

Intellectual Property in M&A: Protecting Trademarks & Copyrights in the AI Era

Posted by Augusto Perera Copyright, TrademarkApril 7, 2026
Intellectual Property in M&A: Protecting Trademarks & Copyrights in the AI Era
As businesses continue to grow through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, trademarks and copyrights are becoming some of the most valuable assets in any transaction. This was a major focus of the 2026 The Business[…]

Are You Liable for Copyright Infringement if Users Post Infringing Art on Your Website or Social Network?

Posted by Augusto Perera CopyrightJanuary 9, 2026
Are You Liable for Copyright Infringement if Users Post Infringing Art on Your Website or Social Network?
If you run a website, social network, or any kind of platform where users can upload or share content — artwork, videos, music, or anything else — you might be wondering: Am I legally responsible[…]

U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Impacts on Trademark and Copyright Filings

Posted by Augusto Perera Copyright, TrademarkOctober 7, 2025
U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Impacts on Trademark and Copyright Filings
As the U.S. federal government experiences a lapse in funding, many agencies have adjusted or suspended operations. Below is an update on how the shutdown affects trademark and copyright filings. Trademark Filings – USPTO Remains Open and Fully Operational[…]

Can I Use the Image of a Deceased Celebrity in 2025?

Posted by Augusto Perera CopyrightOctober 3, 2025
Can I Use the Image of a Deceased Celebrity in 2025?
The short answer: most likely no — at least not without permission. The Right of Publicity After Death The right of publicity protects a person’s name, likeness, nickname, pseudonym, voice, signature, and otheridentifying traits from[…]

What Can’t You Copyright? Understanding Words, Phrases, and Simple Designs

Posted by Augusto Perera CopyrightAugust 21, 2025
What Can’t You Copyright? Understanding Words, Phrases, and Simple Designs
When you think of copyright, you probably imagine protecting your creative work—stories, artwork, music, maybe even your website. But it’s important to know that not everything can be copyrighted. One of the most common misconceptions is[…]

Court Ruling on AI Training and Copyright

Posted by Augusto Perera CopyrightJuly 23, 2025
Court Ruling on AI Training and Copyright
A California federal judge has issued a groundbreaking decision in the copyright lawsuit brought by authors against Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. This ruling is one of the most detailed and consequential to date[…]

Why You Can’t Trademark “Tequila” (And Soon, Not Even “Mezcal”)

Posted by Augusto Perera Copyright, TrademarkApril 8, 2025
Why You Can’t Trademark “Tequila” (And Soon, Not Even “Mezcal”)
If you’re in the spirits business and thinking of building a brand around “Tequila” or “Mezcal,” there’s an important legal roadblock you need to understand. In the U.S., these terms aren’t just generic descriptions of[…]

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Key Update on AI and Copyrightability – January 2025 Report.

Posted by Augusto Perera CopyrightFebruary 6, 2025
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Key Update on AI and Copyrightability – January 2025 Report.
Last week we attended the American Bar Association Annual “ABA-IPL Copyright Meeting at the U.S. Copyright Office”. We had the opportunity to hear from the Director of the US Copyright Office on Key Updates on AI[…]