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    Rights of Publicity and Trademark Law: How Does the Law Reconcile Them?

    October 10, 2022By Genesis Perez Medina

    The right of publicity prohibits the unauthorized use of another’s name or likeness. Trademark law protects marks and brands from the unauthorized use of others. Both rights are a form of intellectual property (“IP”) rights that prevent unfair competition. However, they protect very different things. The right of publicity protects a person’s attributes and all […]

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    According to Kanye West, it is Time to Free Music–Is he Right?

    April 11, 2022By Genesis Perez Medina

    Kanye West surprised the world when he announced that his new album “DONDA 2” will not be available on streaming services like Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube.[i]  The artist, who legally changed his name to “Ye,” has always been vocal about the lack of control artists have over their work.  The Grammy award winner said: […]

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