When Identity Becomes a Brand: What the Beckham Family’s Trademarks Teaches Us
Trademark law protects names as indicators of brand origin, not as expressions of personal identity. Trademark law transforms names, such as the Beckham family’s names, into economic assets, which ultimately matters in the era of personal branding.
The “Rage” Continues: Who Owns the Bob Woodward Trump Interview Recordings?
In January 2023, Former President Donald Trump sued veteran journalist Bob Woodward over the release of audio recordings coming from interviews Trump gave with Woodward. If this suit makes it to court, key questions impacting journalism will be addressed, including who owns an interview, assuming an interview is copyrightable.