March 6, 2023
The Closing Game License: Dungeons and Dragons’ Recent Licensing Controversy
A leaked update to Dungeons and Dragons’ Open Game License set the game’s community on fire. What happened?
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March 5, 2023
How the Loss of Section 230 Could Affect the Video Game Industry
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the landmark provision that shields companies from liability for user-generated content, has been the subject of much debate recently. While it is often
March 3, 2023
Craig Wright, Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor, Loses Copyright Claim in U.K.
Bitcoin is synonymous with cryptocurrency. But a mystery has always surrounded Bitcoin: who is its founder? And if we know who it is—should they have the copyright to Bitcoin?
March 2, 2023
Out Of Sight, [Not] Out Of Mind: False Advertising in Movie Trailers
Cutting scenes from the final movie may be the result of creative decisions. Yet, this creative discretion may be misrepresentative. For those consumers, out of sight does not mean out
February 28, 2023
Jack Daniel’s Is Barking Mad
SCOTUS has agreed to adjudicate a canine-centered conundrum, granting cert in November of last year to hear the trademark infringement claim of whiskey giant Jack Daniel’s against dog toy manufacturer
February 27, 2023
A Certainly Uncertain Future: How U.S. Copyright Law May Treat Works Partially Created by Artificial Intelligence
In November 2022, ChatGPT, a form of artificial intelligence capable of creating original works, was released to the public. Lawmakers have yet to reveal how they will address the emergence
February 25, 2023
An Update on Hermès v. Rothschild: The Future of NFTs and Freedom of Expression
In May, the SDNY denied a motion to dismiss Hermès’ complaint against artist Mason Rothschild surrounding his collection of “MetaBirkin” NFTs. The court held that Rothschild’s digital images could constitute
February 24, 2023
Fishy Designs? Patagonia Sues for Trademark Infringement of its P-6 Trout Logo
Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia sues retail giant Walmart and international brand Robin Ruth for trademark infringement of its P-6 Trout logo and design.
December 15, 2022
Alexander v. Take-Two: Tattoo Artists’ Heraclea or their Salamis?
Many thought Solid Oak Sketches, LLC v. 2K Games, Inc. brought an end to the long-standing legal question of who owns the rights of tattoos, as the court ruled in
December 14, 2022
How Much Do They Cost? Entertainers Being Both (Lay)Person & (Intellectual) Property
Entertainers sell themselves: their public image, their time, and even their bodies. So, what happens when they forget that they are no longer “just” a person?
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