Written By: Hara Choudry Are sports teams’ wordmarks and logos on branded merchandise merely ornamental or should they be afforded the highest protection under trademark law? This question is something that the courts have been grappling with for a long… 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 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: Melody Abazari Username squatting, which is when a person attempts to impersonate a celebrity or company through choosing a celebrity or company’s name as their own username, has become a big issue in social media. Those who have… Continue Reading
Written By: Natalie Purcell Peloton has become a household name by providing home fitness services during the Covid-19 pandemic. While sheltering in place throughout the pandemic, people were panic buying toilet paper, meat, baking supplies, and a $2245 Peloton exercise… Continue Reading
Written By: Frances Asha As society, including younger generations, becomes increasingly more cognizant of instances of cultural appropriation and view the practice with disdain, companies and researchers can get their reputations into hot water by utilizing copyright, patent, and trademark… Continue Reading
Written By: Laura Odujinrin The Rise of E-commerce E-commerce sites, like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, provide huge opportunities for small and medium business (“SMB”) owners to reach customers and grow business in a way that would be nearly impossible with… Continue Reading
