Bungie Artist Copyright Infringement: What Indie Creators Must Learn from the Marathon Art Scandal When indie artist Fern “Antireal” Hook discovered that Bungie, the studio behind Halo and Destiny, had used elements of her 2017 artwork in promotional visuals for the upcoming game Marathon, she did what many artists must: speak up. Her original sci-fi … Read more
Beastie Boys Copyright Lawsuit: Artists’ IP Rights Don’t End After Death In a win for artistic control, the Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuit with Chili’s parent company, Brinker International, over the unlicensed use of their iconic 1994 track “Sabotage” in a 2022 ad campaign. The commercial mimicked the song’s original … Read more
Take it Down Act for Creatives | A Win for Artists On May 19, the Take It Down Act for creatives officially became law, marking a major step forward in the fight against digital exploitation. While the headlines focused on revenge porn and deepfake crackdowns, this legislation quietly delivers something long overdue: real federal protection … Read more
AI Voice Cloning: Protecting Your Sound What happens when your voice can be replicated and sold, without your permission? Welcome to the world of AI voice cloning. Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to clone a human voice. From music hooks to podcast narration, AI-generated voices are reshaping the creative and commercial landscape. … Read more
Trademark Your Sound Your voice. Your intro drop. That unmistakable synth tag at the start of every track. These aren’t just creative flourishes, they’re brand assets. In an industry where streaming revenue fluctuates and social platforms reward originality, to trademark your sound may be the most powerful legal move you can make. Most artists understand … Read more
IP in Civil Rights | Protect a Movement When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “ I Have a Dream,” I’m pretty sure he wasn’t considering for one second the copyright implications. There will be many posts today celebrating his great achievements, but why not also talk about some copyright law. All his iconic speeches … Read more
Drake vs Universal: From Booth to Courtroom What started as a threat a month or so ago has now become an actual case. In Drake vs Universal (UMG)I guess this is what happens now when the two biggest names in rap clash. While I am not here to pass judgment on either side, there was … Read more
AI-Assisted vs AI-Generated The Year is now 2025 and the informational landscape has shifted drastically. There was a time not too long ago that the only question you had about someone’s blog, article or book was whether they wrote it with original ideas or stole the ideas from someone else. Now that question is murkier. … Read more
U.S. vs. Canadian Trademarks | 6 Differences Canadians should consider trademarking their brands in the U.S. due to its much larger consumer market, for protection against cross border infringement and to secure their brand’s identity in cross-border trade (particularly now with e-commerce etc.). Without a U.S. trademark, many Canadian brands risk losing their competitive advantage … Read more
Legal Foundations to Establish Your Brand Identity One of the most important legal and strategic steps for entrepreneurs is to establish your brand identity. It sets the foundation for how your business is perceived, protected, and positioned for growth. Why You must Establish Your Brand Identity Early Based on the Oxford Dictionary definition a Trademark … Read more