Written By: Tabina Haider As technology progresses, the realm of trademark law is expanding. Many things are now trademarkable; from words and sounds to shapes and symbols. This has grown even to the sense of smell. Precedent has shown that… Continue Reading
Written By: Riane Briones In a 2010 interview on The View, host Whoopie Goldberg said to superstar celebrity Beyoncé: “You are Beyoncé,” to which she responded, “Thank you.” [1] The now viral clip is a stark reminder that for many… Continue Reading
Written By: Chase Westin Laurent With more than two-thirds of American households accessing the internet on mobile devices, wireless service providers are constantly looking for ways to remain competitive. [1] This has created a battle between major cell phone carriers… 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
Written By: Brienne Johnson In an age where social media is prevalent, artists’ works are more easily dispersed and accessible to the public. Pop stars’ album art and links to music videos are displayed on various platforms, such as Instagram,… Continue Reading
Written By: Nick Lavkulik What if I could give you an unlimited supply of any coffee in the world at a rate of one coffee per hour for $10 per month? Next, what if I told you all of the… Continue Reading
Written By: William C. Besl Jr. In high school, it was always a huge deal when someone “subtweeted” about a friend or even blocked their frenemy of the week. High school only lasts four years, but some people never grow… Continue Reading
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
