Written By: Sachin Patel The intersection of man and machine is a reoccurring theme in sci-fi films, but one may wonder if these stories are tales written to entice curious minds about the great unknown, or is it actually futuristic… Continue Reading
Written By: Jennifer V. Nguyen In 2015, ProPublica, an independent newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public’s interest, published an article regarding TV manufacturer Vizio’s data collecting practices. [1] The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) brought a suit against Vizio,… Continue Reading
Written By: Charles Cheng Is this just another ordinary patent dispute? Time will tell. A high profile patent dispute between the University of California, Berkeley and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has just concluded a year-long proceeding called… Continue Reading
Written By: Fletcher Alford Podcasting has become a lucrative business. The increasing popularity of podcasts has in its wake advanced an army of patent trolls. Comedian and acclaimed podcaster, Adam Carolla recently commented, during a patent lawsuit, that these trolls… Continue Reading
Written by: Britney Karim The changing face of law practice will soon reflect amendments to the Trademark Rules of Practice, or more specifically, the rules put forth by the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB). On April 4, 2016, the… Continue Reading
Written by: Sonia Faizy After nearly two decades, 9,000 billable hours later,[1] and approximately $3.5 million in pro bono legal services for the Native American petitioners,[2] the battle over the Washington Redskins’ trademark continues to rage on with no clear… Continue Reading
Written by: Irram Khan On September 27, 2016, Elon Musk, inventor and founder of SpaceX, revealed details on his plan to colonize Mars.[1] This endeavor is more than just a savvy actualization of a 1960s sci-fi novel—it’s a significant advancement… Continue Reading
Written by: Michael Choi Breaking away when a situation becomes unfavorable, while not the smoothest option, is an appropriate option to consider. However, failing to consider the ramifications of turning away may complicate the situation further. Enter: Brexit. Brexit, a… Continue Reading
Written by: Luis Colula Yahoo, one of the largest email providers, revealed last week that it experienced a cyber attack in late 2014.[1] Yahoo discovered the breach only after it was alerted of a separate, unconfirmed breach, which had prompted… Continue Reading
Written by: Daniel Armstrong How difficult should it be to protect design? It’s a common enough notion: risk-takers and innovators want to be rewarded for creative solutions and designs, but in order to reap the benefits of their labor, the… Continue Reading
