Bienstock

News about the lawyers and clients of this intellectual property firm.

Author: Bienstock & Michael has offices in New York City and Hackensack, N.J.

Blawg Related Categories: Entertainment & Sports Law • Intellectual Property Law • Copyright Law • Trademark Law • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Bienstock

BIENSTOCK & MICHAEL WINS LANDMARK TRADEMARK RULING AGAINST FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
On March 25, 2009, the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board overwhelmingly ruled in favor of a large group of guitar manufacturers and retailers by denying Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s (“FMIC”) applications for federal…
Pete Evick & Paramore Find Gold
Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore’s 2008 DVD, “The Final RIOT!,” has been certified gold by the RIAA. Bienstock & Michael is proud to represent Pete Evick, who handled editing and vocal tuning duties on…
Roxy Vice Featured in Seventeen Magazine
Talented 17-year old singer-songwriter Roxy Vice is featured in the April 2009 issue of Seventeen Magazine (with Lauren Conrad on the cover). Check out page 69 for Roxy’s incredible transformation and see to who she…
Peavey Wins Major Round In FMIC Motion to Dismiss
On February 2, 2009, the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) released its decision with respect to a Motion to Dismiss that was filed by Fender Musical Instrument Corporation (FMIC) over six months…
Underwhelmed Releases New Album
Brooklyn, NY rock band Underwhelmed celebrated the release of its new CD, “Reveal,” with a release party on February 4th at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City. The capacity crowd rocked to…
Simple Plan Nominated for Two Juno Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences today announced The 2009 JUNO Awards nominees at a media conference held at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Simple Plan was nominated in the Album of the…
Tony Trischka Wins Independent Music Award
We are very pleased to announce that legendary banjo player Tony Trischka has won the Independent Music Award for Best Album in the Americana category for his “Territory” album. Visit tonytrischka.com for more on Tony…
Little Anthony & The Imperials To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Bienstock & Michael is proud to congratulate our clients Little Anthony & The Imperials on their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. The ceremony, which will be in Cleveland for the first time since…
Ron Bienstock Discusses Satriani-Coldplay Lawsuit
Senior Partner Ron Bienstock recently spoke with MusicRadar.com’s Michael Leonard and Joe Bosso to discuss Joe Satriani’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Coldplay. Satriani sued Coldplay, claiming the UK band’s Grammy-nominated song Viva La Vida uses…
2008 NYSC Songwriting Contest Deadline Approaching
The New York Songwriters Circle has extended its submission deadline for the 2008 Songwriting Contest to October 10. Also, NYSC announced that Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn and Indie music sensation Dave Barnes will…