February 28, 2020
The Criticism of Patrick Reed
At the Hero World Challenge in early December, a small golf event became the subject of a month’s long controversy. Patrick Reed was penalized for brushing sand away from his
Blog @ Fordham IPLJ
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal
February 27, 2020
Facial Recognition’s Latest Use: Curbing Crime or Eroding Privacy?
At the start of 2020, a New York Times article drew considerable attention, claiming that there is a new company bound to “end privacy as we know it.”[mfn]Kashmir Hill, The
February 26, 2020
NCAA Likeness Debate Heats Up at the NCAA Convention
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) holds a convention each year to discuss and vote on policy changes for the organization.[mfn]Dan Wolken, Opinion: Name, image, and likeness debate moves to
February 25, 2020
Trouble with the Global Patent System?: The European Patent Office’s Revocation of the CRISPR Patent
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention that is novel, useful, and non-obvious. However, patents are territorial rights, which only apply in the country in which a
February 24, 2020
Patent Pending: The Rise of the AI Inventor
Should AI be recognized as an inventor under patent law? This question has made its way through patent offices in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East after several
February 21, 2020
Apple to Pay Largest Verdict in Company History
On January 30, a federal jury in Los Angeles returned a $1.1 billion verdict for California Institute of Technology for its patent infringement claims against Apple Inc. and Broadcom.[mfn]Susan Decker,
February 20, 2020
Sunday Riley Scaries
Among some skincare enthusiasts, Sunday Riley’s Good Genes is a cult favorite.[mfn]Sunday Riley’s Good Genes Is 20 Bucks Off, Today Only, N.Y. Magazine: The Strategist (Apr. 22, 2019), https://nymag.com/strategist/2019/04/sunday-riley-good-genes-sale-urban-outfitters.html [https://perma.cc/ME39-YCCB].[/mfn]
February 19, 2020
Problems for Pixar: Artist Sues for Copyright Infringement over Unicorn-Themed Van in Upcoming Movie Onward
Sweet Cecily Daniher, a San Francisco artist, recently sued Disney, Pixar, and producer Kori Rae for copyright infringement in the upcoming movie Onward.[mfn]Ashley Cullins, Artist Sues Disney, Pixar Over Unicorn-Adorned
February 18, 2020
Tap It Back: Peloton Countersuit Against Music Producers Quashed
In March 2019, 15 music publishers (the “Music Publishers”) filed suit against Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton”) for willful copyright infringement, ultimately seeking more than $300,000 in damages. For more details
February 17, 2020
Is Willfulness Required for Recovering Ill-Gotten Gains of Trademark Infringers?
Enforcing one’s intellectual property rights inevitably entails seeking monetary damages in case of a violation. If you are a global player in the fashion industry, the stakes can be higher.
Loading new posts...
No more posts