Daliah Saper interviewed on the Lawyer 2 Lawyer Podcast: Taylor Swift, Trademark Law and AI
Legal Talk Network’s Lawyer 2 Lawyer podcast recently interviewed Daliah Saper about the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and digital identity protection. In light of recent deepfake headlines, Daliah broke down how generative AI has fundamentally changed the way we approach copyright, trademark law, and the right of publicity. Historically, individuals have relied on trademark law to protect recorded works and state-by-state right of publicity laws to shield their name, image, and likeness from unauthorized commercial use. However, as AI replication tools become more advanced, public figures are seeking different strategies. Notably, Taylor Swift is attempting to add Continue Reading
February Client Spotlight: Grupo Bryndis
Saper Law Client Spotlight Saper Law’s Client Spotlight is a series highlighting our various practice areas through client features. This month, we are highlighting our Entertainment Law practice areas by shining a spotlight on Saper Law client, Latin Grammy Award Winning Band - Grupo Bryndis. The Start of a Musical Legacy Grupo Bryndis is a Mexican grupero band that was founded in 1983. Grupo Bryndis rose to fame with their signature blend of grupera, cumbia, and Latin pop. Their heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies quickly set them apart, earning them a devoted following. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, the band solidified Continue Reading
Daliah Saper To Present at “Trademarks and Copyrights 101” Workshop at Score Chicago
Daliah has been presenting to new and aspiring entrepreneurs at SCORE’s Chicago office for over 13 years. Her lectures primarily focus on start-up business and intellectual property legal issues. During the June 10th workshop at SCORE Chicago, Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, will answer the following questions: What is a Copyright? What is a Trademark? How do Trademarks and Copyrights compare to Trade Secrets and Patents? What is involved with the registration process for copyrights vs. trademarks? How much does trademark and copyright protection cost? How long does protection last? When do you use an SM, TM, or ®? Continue Reading
Daliah Saper Presents Trademarks and Copyrights Seminar at Score Chicago
Daliah has been presenting to new and aspiring entrepreneurs at SCORE’s Chicago office for over 13 years. Her lectures primarily focus on start up business and intellectual property legal issues. During the September 24 workshop at SCORE Chicago, Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, will answer the following questions: What is a Copyright? What is a Trademark? How do Trademarks and Copyrights compare to Trade Secrets and Patents? What is involved with the registration process for copyrights vs. trademarks? How much does trademark and copyright protection cost? How long does protection last? When do you use an SM, TM, or Continue Reading
Daliah Saper to Judge Law Rocks Chicago Music Competition and Fundraiser
On Thursday, September 27, Daliah Saper will serve as a judge for the inaugural Law Rocks Chicago! Come watch legal professionals become rock gods as they battle it out at this one-of-a-kind concert benefiting local nonprofits. You don’t want to miss what has been called ‘the best legal night out ever! Details: Thursday, September 27, 2018 6:00pm VIP Doors (VIP reception 6-8pm) 6:30pm GA Doors 7:00pm Concert Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 For more information about Law Rocks Chicago, click here.
Daliah Speaker to Speak at the North American Entertainment, Media, and IP Law Summit in Grand Cayman
The North American Entertainment Law Summit delivers a four day continuing legal education conference, focused on constantly evolving topics within the entertainment, sports, media, and intellectual property law fields. On November 10, 2018, Daliah Saper will once again serve as a panelist at the 30th Annual North American Law Summit. The last few years she has discussed social media law but this year she will join a panel of high profile speakers to discuss the pros and cons of appearing on national news broadcasts. Her session is titled: Legally On TV: On Air Personalities. For more information click here.
Can I Press Play Or Must I Pay?: Music Licensing Requirements for Businesses
Saper Law often fields calls from businesses owners who have received copyright infringement notices, or worse, have been served with a copyright infringement lawsuit for not acquiring the proper copyright licenses to play music in their venues. If you are a venue that has received this type of notice, or if you are a new business owner and are concerned about copyright issues, you may want to watch this video from the August Seminar at Saper Law which was held in conjunction with BMI and the Illinois Restaurant Association: The Saper Law seminar discussed different ways that a business can avoid copyright infringement, Continue Reading
Recap of Saper Law and BMI presentation on Music Licensing
BMI, in partnership with Saper Law and the Illinois Restaurant Association, sponsored a session recently (8/26) in Chicago on music licensing aimed at educating restaurant and bar owners in the Chicago area on how to legally play music in their establishments. BMI's Dan Spears discussed when a restaurant or venue needs a public performance license, how licensing fees are calculated and where the money goes. In addition, award-winning BMI songwriter Dylan Altman was on hand to talk about the role that a performing rights organization plays in a songwriter's career and how much he appreciates the restaurant industry for supporting Continue Reading
Saper Law Clients Featured at 2015 SXSW Film Festival
Saper Law clients Kevin Pang and Mark Helenowski are at South by Southwest this weekend in Austin, Texas, for the world premiere of their feature-length documentary, “For Grace.” The film, which was accepted into the 2015 South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival, is the culmination of more than three years of filming, editing, and producing by Pang and Helenowski. The documentary follows renowned chef Curtis Duffy and tracks the creation of Duffy’s restaurant, Grace, from concrete box to its opening night. This is the first feature-length film for both Pang and Helenowski. Pang, a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune, Continue Reading
Daliah Saper Attends Key West Songwriter’s Festival
This last weekend, Daliah Saper attended the Key West Songwriter's Festival to listen to up-and-coming songwriters and music artists and to meet and engage with other music industry professionals. Songwriters that attended the ever-popular event included Sara Evans, Anders Osborne, Kacey Musgraves, Robert Earl Keen, Kree Harrison, Rhett Akins, Matraca Berg, Tony Joe White, Dean Dillion, and many more.