Writings by Ronald S. Bienstock

Ronald S. “Ron” Bienstock joined Scarinci Hollenbeck after running his successful boutique entertainment, and intellectual property law firm, Bienstock & Michael, LLC for more than 30 years.

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See You at NAMM 2023

The National Association of Music Merchants’ annual gathering of music, sound, and event industry insiders is just a few weeks away... The National Association of Music Merchants’ annual gathering of music, sound, and event industry insiders is just a few weeks away. With product demonstrations, education sessions, and networking events, there is no better place […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

March 30, 2023

What Constitutes Fair Use? SCOTUS Poised to Clarify How Copyright Doctrine Applies to Warhol Art

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a copyright infringement lawsuit involving paintings Andy Warhol made using photographs of rock star Prince. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a copyright infringement lawsuit involving paintings Andy Warhol made using photographs of rock star Prince. The specific issue before the Court in Andy Warhol […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

April 25, 2022

Art Law

Federal Circuit Limits Lanham Act in Response to First Amendment Challenge

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Lanham’s Act prohibition on registering a trademark including a living person’s name without their permission was unconstitutional… The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Lanham’s Act prohibition on registering a trademark including a living person’s name without their permission was unconstitutional, at […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

April 1, 2022

First Amendment

Comedians Hope to Get Last Laugh in Copyright Lawsuits

Several well-known comedians (and their estates) are seeking to change the way royalty payments are paid by music streaming services that play their works... Several well-known comedians (and their estates) are seeking to change the way royalty payments are paid by music streaming services that play their works. The estates of Robin Williams and George […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

March 11, 2022

Year in Review: Intellectual Property Litigation Developments for 2021

From protecting your trademarks to prosecuting copyright infringement, we covered a number of important intellectual property developments in 2021... From protecting your trademarks to prosecuting copyright infringement, we covered a number of important intellectual property developments last year. The U.S. Supreme Court issued several key decisions impacting IP rights in 2021, and Congress enacted several significant […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

January 10, 2022

New Grant Program Aids New Jersey Performance Venues Impacted by COVID-19

Performance venues have been significantly impacted by COVID-19, with many just now reopening after being shuttered for more than a year. To help businesses recover, New Jersey is launching the Community Stage Relief Grant Program… Performance venues have been significantly impacted by COVID-19, with many just now reopening after being shuttered for more than a […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

August 31, 2021

Candy Brands Filing Trademark Suits Due to Cannabis Copycats

Mars Wrigley is the latest candy manufacturer to file suit against companies for selling cannabis-infused edibles in packaging that mimics its famous brands... Mars Wrigley is the latest candy manufacturer to file suit against companies for selling cannabis-infused edibles in packaging that mimics its famous brands. In its suit, Mars Wrigley alleges that the defendants […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

July 16, 2021

Flavor and Fragrance

Have You Considered the Privacy Risks of Online Dating Sites?

Have you considered the potential privacy risks when using online dating sites? If not, you’re not alone... Have you considered the potential privacy risks when using online dating sites? If not, you’re not alone. However, it is imperative to consider how carefully your private information and communications are being safeguarded and what might happen if […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

June 14, 2021

Cyber Security

Key Takeaways from Led Zeppelin Copyright Decision

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently handed Led Zeppelin a hard-fought copyright victory… The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently handed Led Zeppelin a hard-fought copyright victory. The federal appeals court ruled in Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin that the band classic song, Stairway to Heaven, did not infringe on the 1968 song Taurus by […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

March 17, 2020

Taylor Swift Can’t Shake Copyright Suit Over Song Lyrics

Popstar Taylor Swift has been unable to shake a copyright infringement suit over the lyrics of her 2014 hit Shake It Off… While Taylor Swift was recently named the “Artist of the Decade” at the American Music Awards, she has been unable to shake a copyright infringement suit over the lyrics of her 2014 hit Shake […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

January 3, 2020

Suit Against Model Gigi Hadid Pits Right of Publicity Against Copyright Protection

Model Gigi Hadid Faces Copyright Infringement Suit for Posting Picture of Herself on Instagram Because Someone Else Owns the Copyright to the Image Model Gigi Hadid is facing a copyright infringement suit for posting a picture of herself on her Instagram account. The problem — someone else (a paparazzi photographer) owns the copyright to the […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

February 26, 2019

How the Music Modernization Act Will Reshape US Copyright Law

On September 18, 2018, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Music Modernization Act of 2018. The landmark bill, which has already passed the House of Representative, represents the largest overhaul of music licensing in more than two decades.

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

September 28, 2018

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