Tamera H. Bennett-Attorney

06/13/2026

Hear from Brendon and other industry leaders at “On The Road: Navigating Legal Issues in Concert Touring” on Hear from music industry leaders Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 AM Central. Register now at: https://talarts.org/events/on-the-road

Meet The Panelists! 💥 Appointed Vice President of Big Loud Texas, Austin-based industry veteran Brendon Anthony oversees Texas operation across label functions. In this position, Anthony works hand in hand with Big Loud Texas’ co-founders Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, as well as key members of the Big Loud Records team. Big Loud Texas is home to singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett (in partnership with Mercury Records) and neo-traditionalist Jake Worthington. Previously serving as Director of the Texas Music Office, the agency within the Office of the Governor which oversees policy related to the Texas commercial music industry, he helped music industry partners navigate their entry into the market. Anthony was instrumental in the creation of BMI Texas (2019) and the Texas Music Incubator rebate program which supports music venues in Texas. Before his tenure with the Texas Music Office, Anthony served as Head of E-Commerce and Artist Relations for ONELIVE Media, a direct-to-fan e-commerce partner for global brands, managing relationships with artists like Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, Mötley Crue, and more. Additionally, Anthony is a longtime touring and recording musician who understands firsthand the deep connection between Texas and Nashville.

Hear from Brendon and other industry leaders at “On The Road: Navigating Legal Issues in Concert Touring” on Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 AM Central. Register now at: https://talarts.org/events/on-the-road

02/16/2026

As brands appear more often in film, TV, gaming, and even NFTs, the line between fair use of a third-party trademark and infringement is shifting. I’m excited to present "Trademarks in the Wild: Real-World Lessons from Rogers, Jack Daniel’s, and Pop Culture Litigation" with my colleague Jordyn Hendrix at Harper & Bates LLP. We'll be sharing practical guidance in a fast‑evolving trademark landscape. Registration link for our February 27 virtual presentation is in the comments. https://mylawcle.com/

02/11/2026

Alright, Alright, Alright -- I’m excited to participate on Feb. 20, 2026 in the SMU 22nd Annual IP Symposium. I’ll be joining Craig Carpenter, Lisa Normand, and Shani Sh**ha on a panel discussing “IP Issues in Entertainment, Publishing and Digital Media in 2026.”

Can you guess one of the trademark topics we will be discussing?

This symposium is presented by the Intellectual Property Section of the Dallas Bar Association and the Tsai Center for Law, Science, and Innovation.

Learn more and register for the CLE - https://lnkd.in/gn7N8UEU or scan the QR code in the picture.

Harper & Bates LLP

01/12/2026

Blaze Presents: Rhymes & Rodeos — Dallas Sync Camp is a three-day creative experience (Feb 27–March 1) designed for independent artists, songwriters, producers, and studio musicians looking to expand how their music connects with film, television, advertising, and brand-driven content. Hosted by Blaze Unlimited, the camp brings together curated creatives in collaborative studio sessions while offering real insight into how music is evaluated and placed in today’s sync landscape—bridging the creative process with professional opportunity. Registrations close January 15th.

Blaze Presents: Rhymes & Rodeos — Dallas Sync Camp is a three-day creative experience (Feb 27–March 1) designed for independent artists, songwriters, producers, and studio musicians looking to expand how their music connects with film, television, advertising, and brand-driven content. Hosted by Blaze Unlimited, the camp brings together curated creatives in collaborative studio sessions while offering real insight into how music is evaluated and placed in today’s sync landscape—bridging the creative process with professional opportunity. Registrations close January 15th — SIGN UP NOW!

Participants work in fully equipped studio rooms, enjoy catered in-person sessions by Haati Eats, and take part in daily industry workshops covering ownership, splits, and artist literacy. Virtual workshops are also available for remote creatives. Hosted in partnership with the Dallas Music Office and Luminous Sound, Rhymes & Rodeos is rooted in Dallas music culture and built to support artists at every stage—encouraging collaboration, creative growth, and sustainable careers beyond traditional release paths.

More info and registration at:

Dallas Sounds

Blaze Unlimited

01/02/2026

Happy New Year and Happy Public Domain Day.

On January 1, 2026, thousands of copyrighted works from 1930 entered the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1925.

Notable works now in the public domain include classic Gershwin songs "I Got Rhythm," "I’ve Got a Crush on You," "But Not for Me," and "Embraceable You"; the Academy Award–winning film "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930); and works by authors including Agatha Christie, T.S. Eliot, Sigmund Freud, and William Faulkner.

Important legal reminder: derivative works created on or after January 1, 1930 (or January 1, 1925 for sound recordings) may still be protected by copyright, and trademark law may continue to protect certain characters or brand elements even when the underlying work is in the public domain and no longer protected by copyright.

Public Domain Day is a reminder that expanded access to creative works comes with legal nuances that still matter for creators and businesses.

Learn more at: https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/

And feel free to contact the Harper & Bates LLP team. www.harperbates.com