SOFA Entertainment, Inc. v. Dodger Productions, Inc.  
March 11, 2013
Barry Werbin
The New York State Bar Association EASL Blog
The Ninth Circuit issued a March 11, 2013 decision in SOFA Entertainment, Inc. v. Dodger Productions, Inc.. The Court affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment and attorneys' fees in a copyright infringement suit.

Ashby Donald and others v. France
February 21, 2013
Barry Werbin
The New York State Bar Association EASL Blog
A fascinating and unusual decision of first impression (published only in French) from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) involves the rights of photographers to use photographs taken at French fashion shows.

The Batmobile Is A Protectable "Character"
February 15, 2013
Barry Werbin
The New York State Bar Association EASL Blog
A very interesting decision from January 26th out of the C.D. Cal., ruling on cross summary judgment motions, finds in favor of DC Comics (Warner) that the iconic Batmobile® is akin to a "character" protectable by copyright as opposed to an unprotected functional automobile.

Morris v. Young
February 13, 2013
Barry Werbin
The New York State Bar Association EASL Blog
Another new interesting artwork photography/art fair use - "transformative use" - decision was issued 1/28/2013 by the C.D. California (Morris v. Young (CD Cal. 2013)), mirroring the same issues as in Cariou v. Prince, 784 F. Supp. 2d 337, 349 (S.D.N.Y. 2011) [on appeal].

HathiTrust
October 22, 2012
Barry Werbin
The New York State Bar Association EASL Blog
Herrick, Feinstein Partner and Chair of the Intellectual Property and Technology Group, Barry Werbin, wrote an article discussing the recent decision by Judge Harold Baer (SDNY) in The Authors Guild, Inc. et al v. Hathitrust et al.

Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases, 2012 Ed.
June 2012
M. Darren Traub
Inside the Minds: Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases, 2012 ed.
M. Darren Traub, a partner at Herrick specializing in intellectual property litigation, has authored a chapter entitled "Developing Effective Legal Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases" for the book Inside the Minds: Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases, 2012 ed.

Use of Art Images in Gallery and Auction Catalogues: Copyright Minefield and Practical Advice
Fall 2011
Barry Werbin
Art & Advocacy
Barry Werbin authored the article "Use of Art Images in Gallery and Auction Catalogues: Copyright Minefield and Practical Advice" in Herrick's art law newsletter.

J.K. Rowling Succeeds in Copyright Infringement Case
January 10, 2011
Barry Werbin
New York State Bar Association
Barry Werbin authored the post "J.K. Rowling Succeeds in Copyright Infringement Case," which discusses an important copyright case, on the New York State Bar Association's blog Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Blog.

UMG v. Augusto
January 10, 2011
Barry Werbin
New York State Bar Association
Barry Werbin authored the post “UMG v. Augusto," which discusses an important copyright case, on the New York State Bar Association’s blog Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Blog.

A Rock & Roll Star in a Cyberspace World
September 15, 2010
Matthew Hawkins, Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin and Matt Hawkins authored this article, which discusses how the Internet is creating new challenges for musicians seeking to establish and/or protect a band's name and trademark.

Trojans Defeat Gamecocks - Trademark Battle over the Interlocking “SC” logo
March 2010
Barry Werbin, Matthew Pace
Sports Alert

Trademarks in Virtual Worlds
December 1, 2009
Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin, Vol. 64, No. 22
Barry Werbin authors this article which he discusses the impact the development of virtual online worlds is having on brand and trademark use.

Non-U.S. Authors and Artists Lose U.S. Copyright Protection in Certain Circumstances
Spring 2009
Barry Werbin
Art & Advocacy
Barry Werbin authored the article "Non-U.S. Authors and Artists Lose U.S. Copyright Protection in Certain Circumstances" in Herrick's art law newsletter.

Trademarks in Metatags: An Evolution
April 1, 2009
Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin describes how courts have addressed the use of metatags in websites in the United States, and how that analysis may now be shifting.

The Watchmen Case: Buying Rights From a Middleman can be Risky Business
September 2008
Entertainment Alert

Blowing the Cobwebs Off Trademark Infringement Insurance
September 2008
Barry Werbin, James M. Westerlind
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin, with the assistance of James Westerlind, authors an article on trademark infringement insurance coverage.

Protection of Government Symbols
February 2008
Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin writes about laws governing the use of official government symbols for private use.

Counterfeit Trademark Goods in Online Auctions
June 2007
Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin authors an article entitled "Counterfeit Trademark Goods in Online Auctions" on the difficulty of taking legal action against online auctions that sell counterfeit merchandise.

Can Distinctiveness of Musical Identity Be Protected?
February 2007
Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin's article covers performing artists' rights regarding false endorsement claims and imitations of their performances.

New Fantasy Baseball Ruling May Impact Database Practices Generally
August 2006
Irwin A. Kishner, Barry Werbin
IP, Sports & Entertainment Alert

Beijing and Beyond: Protecting Olympics Marks
July 2006
Barry Werbin
INTA Bulletin
Barry Werbin's article "Beijing and Beyond: Protecting Olympics Marks" appears in INTA Bulletin.

The Demise of Certification Mark Licensee Estoppel
December 26, 2003
Barry Werbin
New York Law Journal
Barry Werbin's article appears in New York Law Journal.

The Webcast Royalty Debacle:  Lessons for Copyright Owners
April 2003
Barry Werbin
IP Value Commentator
Barry Werbin authors this article on webcast copyright issues.

Digital Battle Bots
February 2003
Barry Werbin
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
Barry Werbin writes about the new breed of copyright litigation spawned by the digital era.

Contract Law Finding Right Fit On-Line
November 13, 2001
Barry Werbin
New York Law Journal
Barry Werbin writes about accepting "terms of use" for website users.

Proving Secondary Meaning in a Post Wal-Mart Product Configuration World
June/July 2001
Barry Werbin, Thomas Richards
IP Litigator, Vol.7, No.6, p.1-7
Barry Werbin and Thomas Richards write about trade dress protection.

Local Signage Regulation: Restrictions May Impinge on Trademark Protection
November 9, 1998
Barry Werbin
New York Law Journal
Barry Werbin writes about the impact of signage regulation on trademark protections.

Inherently Distinctive Gains New Clarification
February 12, 1996
Barry Werbin, Darlene B. Fairman
National Law Journal
Barry Werbin and Darlene Fairman write about the requirement that product features identify their source to merit trade dress protection.