Written By: Cinder Cancilla The protection of intellectual creations afforded by the law of Intellectual Property is comprised of the following four categories: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.[1] IP law aims to encourage a creative and innovative climate by… Continue Reading
A Brief History on the Need for Patent Reform as More Nations and Private Entities Enter Space Written By: Jessica Ramsey On January 27, 2017, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of… Continue Reading
Written By: Ali Mousavi The connection between a person’s browsing history and his or her own state of health is too tenuous to support plaintiffs’ contention that the disclosure requirements of HIPAA or California Civil Code section 1798.91 apply in… Continue Reading
Written by: Danielle Keller The legal growth, distribution, and commercial sales of cannabis has created an opportunity for many entrepreneurs. However, experts in the industry note several barriers to obtaining protection along with some possible solutions. While it is not… Continue Reading
Written By: Shreya Tewari The Supreme Court heard oral argument on January 8, 2019 for Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com. This case asks The Court to decide when the “registration of [a] copyright claim has been made in… Continue Reading
Written by: Abbie Lueken The 9th circuit has reversed a jury verdict in favor of Led Zeppelin for their alleged copyright infringement of the song “Taurus” by the band Spirit. According to copyright lawyer Rick Sanders, the reason for the… Continue Reading
Written by: McKenzie Thomsen Consistency is one of the founding principles of the United States’ system of law. The rule of law requires “law be applied equally, without unjustifiable differentiation.”[1] The Patent and Trademark Office [PTO] and Patent Trial and… Continue Reading
