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The Briefing: Tyrrell Winston v. NBA: When Artistic Style Becomes Copyright

When artistic identity meets corporate branding, where does copyright law draw the line? In a new episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley discuss the lawsuit filed by artist Tyrrell Winston against the New Orleans Pelicans. Winston—whose distinctive sculptures of deflated basketballs arranged in grids have been exhibited worldwide and licensed by brands like Nike, Adidas, and even NBA teams—claims the Pelicans copied his signature style in a social media campaign. His lawsuit raises a major question for artists, brands, and IP lawyers alike: Can a distinctive artistic style be protected under copyright law? The conversation compares Winston’s claim to the “vibe copyright” case (Sydney Nicole v. Alyssa Sheil) and examines whether courts are expanding protection from expression into concepts and aesthetics. The Briefing from the IP Law Blog and The IP Law Blog are publications of Weintraub Tobin (www.weintraub.com). The Intellectual Property Law Blog provides insight in connection with copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, false advertising, licensing and promotions, and sweepstakes. The blog’s objective is to serve as a forum to discuss IP strategies that provide protection to businesses’ or persons’ intangible assets. The blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.