Lovitz IP Law PC

10/24/2025

I've been asked to speak at this year's IP In Entertainment and Media Conference (put on by the California Lawyer's Association) on the topic of Comic Books and Graphic Novels - A Lawyer's Guide to the Journey to Screen.

The entire program looks to be amazing wish sessions on AI and copyright in entertainment, merchandising and partnerships in entertainment, and copyright infringement in the music industry filling out the half-day program, and a cocktail networking reception to end the day. So to all of you LA lawyers (and law students) - if you haven't already signed up, you should definitely check it out - here's a link to the program page:

The Intellectual Property Law Section is presenting a half-day in-person IP in Entertainment and Media Conference on November 6, 2025, at the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica.

10/13/2023

So very sad to have learned about Keith's passing. Keith was one of the most brilliant, hilarious and talented creators I've ever had the privilege of working with, and was responsible for bringing so much awe and joy to the entirety of comic book fandom. Condolences to his daughter Melinda and the rest of his extended family on this very sad loss.

The creator was known for his infusing his work with his subversive and sarcastic sense of humor.

07/17/2023

Last, but definitely not least, our Saturday panel of legal eagles will discuss several "hot topics" in IP law, including two recent Supreme Court decisions on fair use and parody, and how the creative world is reacting to AI.

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07/14/2023

Next Friday morning we have this year's second program, with a panel of attorneys joining me to discuss making money from your IP, including in Hollywood (once they finish with their strikes, that is...)

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07/13/2023

https://sched.co/1OWsf

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03/15/2023

WonderCon is upon us once again, and I'll be presenting my IP Law panel on Friday late afternoon starting at 6:30.
And if you're going to the show but can't make that presentation, hit me up as I should be walking the show during the afternoon.
😁

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03/03/2023

Thrilled to report that an article I co-authored recently was published in the International Trademark Association (INTA)'s Bulletin of February 8, 2023, titled "Unintended Consequences", and concerns the copyright implications from the "Phillie Phanatic" costume lawsuit between the Phillies and the creative design firm Harrison/Erickson, Inc. This was the lawsuit that forced the Phillies to re-design the "Phillie Phanatic" costume back in 2019, and serves as a cautionary tale for companies that engage outside agencies in helping to create valuable IP.

02/01/2023

As if getting unsolicited letters weren't bad enough, now patent and trademark owners need to be wary of telephone scammers pretending to be from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USPTO/bulletins/34617d2

Always remember that any fees that may be owed will always be made through the USPTO website, and NEVER over the phone.

Beware of spoofed calls that impersonate the USPTO United States Patent and Trademark Office sent this bulletin at 02/01/2023 01:00 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Trademark Alert Beware of spoofed calls that impersonate the USPTO Scammers have recently started calli...