The everlasting trade war with China recently reached a phase one deal as President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He finalized an 86-page agreement at the White House
America has certainly become a country divided in recent months: those with Disney+ and those who wish they had Disney+. Racking up more than 10 million subscribers within 24 hours
Although cannabis is presently legal for medical use in 33 states and for recreational use in 10 states, it remains illegal under federal law.[mfn]Jeremy Berke & Skye Gould, Legal marijuana
In 2017, the Federal Trade Commission alleged that Qualcomm was exhibiting anticompetitive behavior by violating FRAND agreements.[mfn]See Federal Trade Commission v. Qualcomm Inc., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 98632, 17-CV-00220-LHK (N.D.
In 2018, Backcountry.com filed for trademarks protecting the word “backcountry” in relation to outdoor clothing and gear, and since sued small business owners who have trademarked the word “backcountry.[mfn]Jason Blevins,
On November 25, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari in the landmark copyright infringement case of Google, LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.[mfn]Google LLC v. Oracle Am.,
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which went into effect on January 1, 2020, placed robust restrictions on the ways in which large companies may collect and use the personal
What do gaming channels, family vloggers, and celebrity commentators have in common? They are subject to the United States’ Children Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), a law enacted at the
Last fall, IPLJ staff member Dori Morris wrote about Ariana Grande’s efforts to obtain the licensing to for her song “7 Rings.”[mfn]Dori Morris, Ariana Grande Gives Up Millions in Royalties
Iconic guitar manufacturer Gibson Brands served up a clear reminder of the potential consequences associated with failing to enforce intellectual property rights. Earlier this year, Gibson filed a complaint against
