The Docket Archive
The Intellectual Property Blog of Zamani Thomas Legal
This is your curated vault of insights, strategy, and legal storytelling from Zamani Thomas Legal. Inside, you’ll find every article published through The Docket, spanning topics at the intersection of law, creativity, and culture. If you need legal clarity on any of these issues that may apply to you book a consultation.
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Protecting Your Sound
May 21, 2025
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.
From Beats to Brands
May 20, 2025
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
Drake vs Universal
January 17, 2025
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
AI-Assisted vs AI-Generated
January 16, 2025
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.
U.S. vs. Canadian Trademarks
January 16, 2025
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
Establish Your Brand Identity
January 9, 2025
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
AI and Likeness Rights
January 6, 2025
AI and Likeness Rights | Impacts on Art, Photography, & the Future Integrating AI into sports and entertainment is rapidly transforming these industries. From enhancing fan experiences to revolutionizing content creation, AI and likeness rights are becoming a driving force (in particular, their intersection). However, its implications for art and photography, especially of athletes and
AI on the Legal Profession
January 6, 2025
AI Impact on the Legal Profession AI is in the midst of reshaping industries world wide; and the AI impact on the legal profession is no exception. While it offers many exciting possibilities like streamlining document review and the possibility of enhancing case outcome models, its integration into law comes with significant challenges. The American
Warhol Fair Use Ruling
May 19, 2023
Warhol Fair Use Ruling The importance of clarity when it comes to legal decisions that impact artists and creatives is essential in intellectual property analysis and practice. Today, I aim to provide you with an in-depth analysis of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the copyright dispute involving Andy Warhol and his portraits of Prince.