Written by Alexandra Rizo The Christmas season for Apple was not so holy-jolly as they found themselves in a heated patent dispute in late December of 2023 that caused them to remove all their Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra… Continue Reading
Written by Nanaki Dhesi Will the black market be the end of luxury fashion? From red-bottom Christian Louboutin heels to a classic Gucci handbag, these fundamental identifying factors make luxury fashion ubiquitous and make people question the authenticity of these… Continue Reading
Written by Ingrid Yu The relationship between parody and the public domain is a fascinating exploration of creative expression and intellectual property rights. Copyright should aim to guard against only that kind of economic harm posed by unauthorized copies that… Continue Reading
Written by Julia Manini In the United States, once a trademark is federally registered, the owner has the exclusive right to use the mark. This protection is thought to conflict with the First Amendment because it places restrictions on the… Continue Reading
Written by Jada Smith The world of intellectual property is complex and ever evolving, with trademarks being one of its most crucial components. Trademarks protect a company’s unique identity and brand, ensuring that customers can identify and trust its products… Continue Reading
Written by Matthew Zampa Eight[1] new state privacy proposals could change how our data is protected online. The bills cover a range of privacy issues concerning how companies use consumers’ personal information, including their biometric data.[2] Over the past two… Continue Reading
Written by Chika Amene Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook dominate their respective industries with little to no competition? The reason lies in antitrust law, a set of laws and regulations that promote fair competition and preclude “unfair and… Continue Reading
Written by Jordan Johnson Nespresso USA., Inc. is in a bit of a bind. Last year, the company brought a ten-count lawsuit against Peet’s Coffee, Inc. (“Peet’s”) for unauthorized use of the Nespresso trademark and trade dress (the name of… Continue Reading
Written by J.D. Larsen What do artificial intelligence and an aardvark have in common? This question isn’t the beginning of a terrible joke; it raises a legal question about when something deserves legal personhood or rights. Legal personhood is “the… Continue Reading
Written by Domenic Lewis In 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which is one of the most comprehensive data privacy protection policies, was signed into law. It came into effect in January 2020, enforced by the California Office of… Continue Reading
