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Tamera H. Bennett, Esq.

Your trusted trademark, copyright, and music law attorney in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

 
  • Create Protect Blog


    The Create Protect blog is your resource from Tamera Bennett for current trends in trademark law, copyright law, music law, and NIL

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  • Entertainment Law Update

    Entertainment Law Update

    Hosted by entertainment attorneys Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett, the Entertainment Law Update podcast offers news, commentary, and analysis of the latest in entertainment law

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Tamera is pleased to announce effective January 2025 she is a partner at the Dallas law firm of Harper & Bates LLP and the Bennett Law Office, PC has closed.

Meet lawyer Tamera H. Bennett, partner at the Dallas law firm Harper & Bates LLP, and your trusted advocate for trademark, copyright, and music law in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Tamera understands the heart and soul her clients pour into their projects and is equally passionate about using the law to protect their intellectual property rights.

From her “small town” roots in Lewisville, Texas, Tamera brings a personal touch to her practice, backed by 25+ years of experience navigating complex deals in all the “big” cities.

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Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, Artificial Intelligence(AI), music law
AI Copyright Legal Update, More from Ed Sheeran Case, Shelby Copyright Litigation
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, Artificial Intelligence(AI), music law

The latest on AI copyright legal issues; USPTO and USCO practice pointers.

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Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, Artificial Intelligence(AI), music law
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, copyright estate planning
Copyright Infringement and More Copyright Infringement on Entertainment Law Update Podcast
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, copyright estate planning

Listen and watch for updates on copyright infringement cases, AI training rights and wrongs, and more.

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Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, copyright estate planning
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, Artificial Intelligence(AI), copyright estate planning
Copyrights, Trademarks, AI and More on Entertainment Law Update Podcast
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, Artificial Intelligence(AI), copyright estate planning

Episode 179 inlcudes: McGucken v. Valnet on embedding images, to Thaler v. Perlmutter on AI authorship, Stone v. Carey on copyright infringement, Shuster v. DC Comics on copyright grant terminations outside the United States.

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Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Trademark Infringement, Artificial Intelligence(AI), copyright estate planning
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Corporate Law, Artificial Intelligence(AI), Trademark Infringement, right of publicity
Podcasthon, Trademark Showdowns, BOI Turmoil & More
Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Corporate Law, Artificial Intelligence(AI), Trademark Infringement, right of publicity

Episode 178 covers Podcasthon, Sony’s “Ultra” trademark win, Disney’s Moana copyright lawsuit, FCC payola probe.

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Copyright Law, Legal Cases, Trademark Law, Corporate Law, Artificial Intelligence(AI), Trademark Infringement, right of publicity

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Create Protect Blog - Current Trends in IP and Entertainment Law Blog
Texas Music and Trademark Lawyer Tamera H. Bennett joins Harper & Bates LLP
Texas Music and Trademark Lawyer Tamera H. Bennett joins Harper & Bates LLP

Tamera H. Bennett is pleased to announce effective January 2025 she is joining the Dallas law firm of Harper & Bates LLP as a partner.

A Look Back at Impact of 2009-2010 Copyright Grant Termination Cases of Interest
A Look Back at Impact of 2009-2010 Copyright Grant Termination Cases of Interest

Originally posted by Inherited Copyright and Song Catalog lawyer Tamera Bennett in 2010 on copyright grant termination case updates. A look back at Penguin Group (USA) v. Steinbeck, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. v. Kirby, Siegel v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., and copyright “gap” grants.

Does My Business Need to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act?
Does My Business Need to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act?

UPDATE: On December 26, 2024, the nationwide preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is still enjoined.

2024 Recording Artist and Songwriter Checklist
2024 Recording Artist and Songwriter Checklist

Here's a summary of the things every artist, musician, songwriter, producer, or manager needs to consider in launching a music career. Songwriter and recording artist checklist.

I Inherited Songs and Music Copyrights. What Do I Do Next?
I Inherited Songs and Music Copyrights. What Do I Do Next?

Here are some next steps you can take if you’ve inherited music copyrights, songs, or sound recordings because your spouse, husband, wife, parent, or sibling died.

How Does My Brand/Trademark Qualify for the Amazon Brand Registry?
How Does My Brand/Trademark Qualify for the Amazon Brand Registry?
NCAA New Guidelines Clarifying NIL Policy - Student Athletes
NCAA New Guidelines Clarifying NIL Policy - Student Athletes
Pro Bono and Free Legal Assistance for Artists, Musicians, Non-profits in Texas
Pro Bono and Free Legal Assistance for Artists, Musicians, Non-profits in Texas

Updated for 2024. Resources for Free and Pro-Bono Legal Assistance.

Estate Updates On James Brown 2011 to 2021
Estate Updates On James Brown 2011 to 2021
Trademark Modernization Act: Impact on Applicants and Lawyers in 2022
Trademark Modernization Act: Impact on Applicants and Lawyers in 2022
Will Taylor Swift Change the Re-Record Clause?
Will Taylor Swift Change the Re-Record Clause?
Can A Student Athlete [NIL] Use The University’s Trademarks, Logos, Colors?
Can A Student Athlete [NIL] Use The University’s Trademarks, Logos, Colors?

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New on the Blog
Texas Music and Trademark Lawyer Tamera H. Bennett joins Harper & Bates LLP
Texas Music and Trademark Lawyer Tamera H. Bennett joins Harper & Bates LLP

Tamera H. Bennett is pleased to announce effective January 2025 she is joining the Dallas law firm of Harper & Bates LLP as a partner.

A Look Back at Impact of 2009-2010 Copyright Grant Termination Cases of Interest
A Look Back at Impact of 2009-2010 Copyright Grant Termination Cases of Interest

Originally posted by Inherited Copyright and Song Catalog lawyer Tamera Bennett in 2010 on copyright grant termination case updates. A look back at Penguin Group (USA) v. Steinbeck, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. v. Kirby, Siegel v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., and copyright “gap” grants.

Does My Business Need to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act?
Does My Business Need to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act?

UPDATE: On December 26, 2024, the nationwide preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is still enjoined.

2024 Recording Artist and Songwriter Checklist
2024 Recording Artist and Songwriter Checklist

Here's a summary of the things every artist, musician, songwriter, producer, or manager needs to consider in launching a music career. Songwriter and recording artist checklist.

I Inherited Songs and Music Copyrights. What Do I Do Next?
I Inherited Songs and Music Copyrights. What Do I Do Next?

Here are some next steps you can take if you’ve inherited music copyrights, songs, or sound recordings because your spouse, husband, wife, parent, or sibling died.

How Does My Brand/Trademark Qualify for the Amazon Brand Registry?
How Does My Brand/Trademark Qualify for the Amazon Brand Registry?
NCAA New Guidelines Clarifying NIL Policy - Student Athletes
NCAA New Guidelines Clarifying NIL Policy - Student Athletes
Pro Bono and Free Legal Assistance for Artists, Musicians, Non-profits in Texas
Pro Bono and Free Legal Assistance for Artists, Musicians, Non-profits in Texas

Updated for 2024. Resources for Free and Pro-Bono Legal Assistance.

Estate Updates On James Brown 2011 to 2021
Estate Updates On James Brown 2011 to 2021
Trademark Modernization Act: Impact on Applicants and Lawyers in 2022
Trademark Modernization Act: Impact on Applicants and Lawyers in 2022
Will Taylor Swift Change the Re-Record Clause?
Will Taylor Swift Change the Re-Record Clause?
Can A Student Athlete [NIL] Use The University’s Trademarks, Logos, Colors?
Can A Student Athlete [NIL] Use The University’s Trademarks, Logos, Colors?