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Melanie Howard

Los Angeles
As seen in: TIME, HuffPost UK, Sports Business Journal, Lexology, The Global Legal Post, Global Compliance News, Next Tribe
Attorney with intellectual property practice in entertainment and new media fields. Board member, Fonkoze USA, offering microfinance to women in rural Haiti.
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Roadrunner JMTC v. Warner Bros. Television

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By Melanie Howard, Chloe Gordils
| Lexology Verified
California state court denies production company’s anti-SLAPP motion in suit accusing it of contract violations related to television series The Pitt, finding plaintiff made prima facie showing medical drama derives from hit television show ER and is subject to “frozen rights” copyright clause between parties. In 1974, author and screenwriter Michael Crichton wrote a screenplay titled Emergency Ward, which was eventually adapted into the hit medical drama ER.
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Hayden v. Koons

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By Melanie Howard, Edward Delman
| Lexology Verified
In copyright case alleging that artist Jeff Koons incorporated another artist’s sculpture in several works without permission, district court holds plaintiff’s claims are time-barred and discovery rule does not apply. Michael A. Hayden is an American artist who spent a significant portion of his career living and working in Italy.
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Athletes and beauty brand partnerships - proper steps will ensure a win-win relationship

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By Arash Khalili, Melanie Howard, Kristen Klesh
| Sports Business Journal Verified
The 2024 Met Gala embodied the pinnacle of haute couture fashion and beauty trends, coupled with star-studded fame. One trend that was more evident than ever was the rise of the female sports star as a luxury beauty and fashion brand icon. From legendary tennis player Serena Williams to Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese in the WNBA, female athletes swapped jerseys for jewelry as they took to the red carpet.
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