Imagine That IP Law Blog

The summer of 2023 marks the most significant summer for concert goers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a highly anticipated concert line up ranging from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, fans are spending hours waiting in ticket queues and arriving hours early to shows to buy merchandise. When purchasing goods within the venue or from a distributor licensed by the artist’s team, consumers assume that the products are made to high quality standards and accurately reflect the artist’s brand. However, despite the quality assurance, many fans ... Read More ›

Actress Kristen Bell, alongside her business partner Monica Padman, debuted a limited series podcast this summer, which focused on sharing the stories of exceptional women. They called it Shattered Glass, an homage to the ceiling-smashing work of storied guests like Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Gloria Steinem, and Malala Yousafzai.

By the fifth episode, the podcast had been renamed We Are Supported By and Bell was embroiled in a public skirmish with the creators of a different podcast called Shattered Glass – one that also celebrated the stories of strong women, and that had ... Read More ›

The influencer industry has ballooned in size and importance since the first affiliate marketing network was launched fifteen years ago. With this growth, however, comes increasing legal responsibility for those who profit off it.

Celebrities make headlines for commanding upwards of $1M for sponsored social media posts, but the average influencer is more likely to be a young person, armed with an iPhone and a shoestring budget. In a world where affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and giveaways trump traditional print advertising, influencers - from nano-influencers to Kim ... Read More ›