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The Split On The Rogers V. Grimaldi Gridiron: An Analysis Of Unauthorized Trademark Use In Artistic Mediums, Anthony Zangrillo Feb 2017

The Split On The Rogers V. Grimaldi Gridiron: An Analysis Of Unauthorized Trademark Use In Artistic Mediums, Anthony Zangrillo

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Movies, television programs, and video games often exploit trademarks within their content. In particular, various media often attempt to use the logos of professional sports teams within artistic works. Courts have utilized different methods to balance the constitutional protections of the First Amendment with the property interests granted to the owner of a trademark. This Note discusses these methods, which include the alternative avenues approach, the likelihood of confusion test, and the right of publicity analysis. Ultimately, many courts utilize the framework presented in the seminal Rogers v. Grimaldi decision. This test analyzes the artistic relevance of the trademark’s use …


The Indecency Of Indecency: How Technology Affects The Constitutionality Of Content-Based Broadcast Regulation, Nick Gamse Feb 2012

The Indecency Of Indecency: How Technology Affects The Constitutionality Of Content-Based Broadcast Regulation, Nick Gamse

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In the thirty-plus years since FCC v. Pacifica Foundation revolutionized content-based broadcast regulation, much has changed. Although broadcast television was recognized as a dangerously pervasive medium in 1978, it is no longer the dominant force that it once was, with the vast majority of Americans now paying for subscription television services like cable or satellite. And while the Pacifica Court strove to support parents in their struggle to protect their children from pervasive inappropriate content by upholding the FCC’s content regulation, technological developments like the V-Chip, cable boxes, DVRs, and satellite boxes have afforded modern parents various self-help alternatives. Many …


“I’M A Politician, But I Don’T Play One On Tv”: Applying The “Equal Time” Rule (Equally) To Actors-Turned- Candidates, Kimberlianne Podlas Oct 2009

“I’M A Politician, But I Don’T Play One On Tv”: Applying The “Equal Time” Rule (Equally) To Actors-Turned- Candidates, Kimberlianne Podlas

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Broadcasting The 2006 World Cup: The Right Of Arab Fans Versus Art Exclusivity, Bashar H. Malkawi Mar 2007

Broadcasting The 2006 World Cup: The Right Of Arab Fans Versus Art Exclusivity, Bashar H. Malkawi

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Television Remixed: The Controversy Over Commercial–Skipping, Ethan O. Notkin Mar 2006

Television Remixed: The Controversy Over Commercial–Skipping, Ethan O. Notkin

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"The Csi Effect": Exposing The Media Myth , Kimberlianne Podlas Dec 2005

"The Csi Effect": Exposing The Media Myth , Kimberlianne Podlas

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Television Formats: Caught In The Abyss Of The Idea/Expression Dichotomy, Jay Rubin Dec 2005

Television Formats: Caught In The Abyss Of The Idea/Expression Dichotomy, Jay Rubin

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Panel Iii: The Current State Of Sports And The Media, Mark Conrad, Laurie Basch, David S. Denenberg, Jim Durham, Jerome S. Ebenstein, Brett Goodman, Nicole Coward Dec 2003

Panel Iii: The Current State Of Sports And The Media, Mark Conrad, Laurie Basch, David S. Denenberg, Jim Durham, Jerome S. Ebenstein, Brett Goodman, Nicole Coward

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The Battle Of The Music Industry: The Distribution Of Audio And Video Works Via The Internet, Music And More, David Balaban Dec 2002

The Battle Of The Music Industry: The Distribution Of Audio And Video Works Via The Internet, Music And More, David Balaban

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The Nba Strategy Of Broadcast Television Exposure: A Legal Application, John A. Fortunato Dec 2002

The Nba Strategy Of Broadcast Television Exposure: A Legal Application, John A. Fortunato

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The V-Chip And The Constitutionality Of Television Ratings, Benjamin C. Zipursky, Eric Burns, Donald W. Hawthorne, Thomas Johnson Dec 1997

The V-Chip And The Constitutionality Of Television Ratings, Benjamin C. Zipursky, Eric Burns, Donald W. Hawthorne, Thomas Johnson

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Copyrighting Newscasts: An Argument For An Open Market, Michael W. Baird Mar 1993

Copyrighting Newscasts: An Argument For An Open Market, Michael W. Baird

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Incidental Artwork In Television Scene Backgrounds: Fair Use Or Copyright Infringement?, Alexandra Lyras Mar 1992

Incidental Artwork In Television Scene Backgrounds: Fair Use Or Copyright Infringement?, Alexandra Lyras

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No abstract provided.