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Judge Rules in Favor of DMX Estate, Upholding Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

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White Plains, NY – A recent ruling has favored the estate of the late rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, over a significant copyright and intellectual property ownership lawsuit. The decision, issued by a federal judge, grants the estate control over some of DMX’s crucial artistic outputs following a contested legal battle over the rights to his music and likeness. The lawsuit initially arose after various parties claimed ownership interests in the rapper’s extensive catalog following his death in April 2021. The judge’s ruling clarifies the rights and brings an end to the legal ambiguity surrounding … Read more

Zach Briers Honored as Top Intellectual Property Lawyer for Second Consecutive Year

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Los Angeles, CA – For the second consecutive year, Zach Briers, a partner at Munger, Tolles, & Olson, has been named a 2025 Top Intellectual Property Lawyer by the Daily Journal, a significant honor that singles out leading practitioners in the fields of patent, trademark, and copyright law across California. Briers, widely acknowledged as a top attorney in the realm of technology, has recently made headline-worthy strides in managing high-stakes litigation and sophisticated transactions. His practice has increasingly delved into the nuanced and rapidly evolving domain of artificial intelligence law, positioning him at the forefront … Read more

Kelly Cunningham Honored as One of California’s Top Intellectual Property Lawyers for Second Year Running

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP proudly announced on April 3, 2025, that their partner, Kelly Cunningham, has once again been named one of California’s “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” by the Daily Journal. This marks the second consecutive year that Cunningham has been featured in this prestigious list, which highlights the top 100 intellectual property legal experts in the state. Cunningham, who boasts over 29 years in the field of intellectual property, illustrates a career driven by a deep passion that transitioned from engineering to legal advocacy. His journey into law began … Read more

Chinese Court Awards Record Intellectual Property Damages in Groundbreaking Automotive Trade Secret Case

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Beijing, China – A landmark decision by the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) on June 14, 2024, assigned a record-breaking amount of damages for an intellectual property infringement in China, involving a heated dispute between two major domestic car manufacturers. The battle which centered around the misappropriation of technical trade secrets for new energy vehicle chassis has concluded with punitive damages being doubled on appeal. This case, presided over by Judge Chen Wenquan, has not only resulted in a multibillion-yuan award but also set a precedent for intellectual property rights enforcement in China’s rapidly evolving automotive … Read more