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September 12, 2014

Spotify Incorporating Video Ads – But Will Artists Make More Money Now?

The music streaming service Spotify recently announced the addition of video advertisements on its ad-supported (i.e., FREE!) platforms. According to Spotify, on mobile devices, the video ads will be in the form of “sponsored sessions,” where users can watch a video ad in exchange for 30 minutes of ad-free listening. As for desktop users, they’ll […]

Filed Under: Artist Revenue Streams, Atlanta entertainment lawyer, Background, Entertainment Law, iTunes, Music Industry Insights, Music Streaming Services, Spotify Tagged With: itunes, music streaming, paid digital downloads, sponsored sessions, Spotify, video takeovers

July 29, 2014

John Seay Quoted in Salt Lake Tribune on Trademark, Cease and Desist Letters

John Seay was quoted in a story in the Salt Lake Tribune (which you can read here) discussing, as the lede states,  the “San Diego Comic-Con and Salt Lake City’s young and burgeoning counterpart,” regarding the use of the “Comic-Con” designation. The pertinent part, in full: “The outcome could have lasting ramifications for anyone else in the […]

Filed Under: Cease and Desist, Name Disputes, Trademark Tagged With: atlanta entertainment lawyer, cease and desist, Comic Con, Entertainment Law, trademark, trademark law

July 21, 2014

Photos from The Strategy Sessions Event

The Strategy Sessions event on July 13, 2014, was a success. I (John) presented some basic tenets of intellectual property law and then took questions from the audience. The below photos are courtesy of Erin Schopf. Special thanks to Anne Almasy for organizing such a great event. Look forward to participating again in the future.

Filed Under: Atlanta entertainment lawyer, Background, Copyright, Copyright Registration, Elements of Copyright Infringement, Elements of Trademark Infringement, Entertainment Law, Exclusive Rights, Fair Use, Joint Works, Licensing, Litigation, Nondisclosure Agreements, Trademark, Trademark Registration Tagged With: Anne Almasy, atlanta entertainment lawyer, Entertainment Law, Erin Schopf, intellectual property law, John Seay, The Seay Firm, The Strategy Sessions

July 11, 2014

John Seay to Present at The Strategy Sessions Event

This Sunday, July 13, 2014, Atlanta entertainment lawyer and founder of The Seay Firm LLC, John Seay, will present at The Strategy Sessions in Atlanta, GA. The Strategy Sessions is a full-day event, but John will be presenting in the afternoon. The event is described as, “A full day of hands-on branding, in-depth social marketing, […]

Filed Under: Atlanta entertainment lawyer, Background, Copyright, Copyright Registration, Elements of Copyright Infringement, Entertainment Law, Exclusive Rights, Fair Use, Idea Protection, Licensing, Trademark Tagged With: atlanta entertainment lawyer, Entertainment Law, intellectual property, intellectual property law, John Seay, The Seay Firm LLC, The Strategy Sessions

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