Copyrights

Education and Copyright: Did I Jeopardize My Job with “Movie Mondays”?

Teachers can break a law and get away with it. Sometimes. What otherwise would constitute copyright infringement, which occurs when someone violates at least one of the rights bestowed to a copyright owner, is permissible for teachers in certain situations. The problem is that teachers may not know if their use of materials like worksheets or book and movie supplements in the classroom fit within … Continue reading Education and Copyright: Did I Jeopardize My Job with “Movie Mondays”?

Jacob Yeskis
Trademarks, Why Loyola

Under the Microscope: IP Law at Loyola

Just three years ago, I was a microbiologist preparing for medical school. Today, I spend my days studying law and filing trademarks at a law firm. It’s a plot twist in life I never saw coming. So, how did this science nerd end up in a field where people argue over whether two logos look too much alike? It’s a story that starts, unexpectedly, with … Continue reading Under the Microscope: IP Law at Loyola

Michael Bahu
IP - From Theory to Practice

Protecting Traditional Knowledge through IP Law?

This past April, I attended the 119th Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) in Washington, D.C. where Loyola’s Wing-Tat Lee Chair of International Law, Professor James Thuo Gathii, was honored with The Honorary Member Award. Heading into this meeting, I was looking forward to hearing the Grotius Lecture by former UN Special Rapporteur, E. Tendayi Achiume, on contemporary forms of racism. … Continue reading Protecting Traditional Knowledge through IP Law?

Kendall Henry
Loyola Spotlight

From Plant Genes to Patent Law: A Conversation with Amy Greywitt

  Amy Greywitt is an intellectual property attorney who began her career in science before finding her way to patent law. A Loyola University Chicago School of Law alum, she clerked for Judge Richard Linn of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and Judge Ronald Whyte of the Northern District of California. She has represented major corporations in complex IP litigation and … Continue reading From Plant Genes to Patent Law: A Conversation with Amy Greywitt

Adelyn Schmidt
IP + Health

No One Should Wait for Permission to Stay Alive in the Next Pandemic

If your house was on fire, would you waste time asking for permission to borrow your neighbor’s hose? Or would you grab it with no questions asked to save your home? To me, it felt like the house was burning down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, when it came to life-saving vaccines, countries were stuck waiting for permission from patent holders, delaying access to care … Continue reading No One Should Wait for Permission to Stay Alive in the Next Pandemic

Emily Miller
Trade Dress, Trademarks

Painting the Brand: When a Color Becomes a Trademark

Which of these colors is a registered trademark? a. Green Medical Gloves b. Chocolate Ice-cream Brown c. Barbie Pink Doll Packaging d. Cheerio Yellow Cereal Box e. All of the Above f. Colors Cannot be Trademarks   Answer: c. Barbie Pink! Yep, a color can function as a trademark. But here’s the catch: most attempts to claim a color don’t work. Courts are very strict. … Continue reading Painting the Brand: When a Color Becomes a Trademark

Adelyn Schmidt
Why Loyola

An Unexpected Route: How Rejection Altered My IP Journey

The Rejection Waitlisted. Well, technically not waitlisted. The email for the specialized intellectual property (“IP”) Legal Writing course called me “an alternate.” In my head, that was the same as being rejected. Alas, I gave up on my career aspirations in IP before the first day of law school. I’m kidding. In part. The rejection did happen. But, that rejection was actually the beginning of … Continue reading An Unexpected Route: How Rejection Altered My IP Journey

Jacob Yeskis
Loyola Spotlight

Trademarking His Tune: Connor Druhan’s Journey from Jazz to Intellectual Property Law

Connor Druhan currently works as a trademark examining attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Connor is a recent graduate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he focused his studies on Intellectual Property (IP) law. Before law school, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies and English from DePaul University. He realized through coursework in both of his majors at … Continue reading Trademarking His Tune: Connor Druhan’s Journey from Jazz to Intellectual Property Law

Griffin Topel
Copyrights

“Not Like Us” – Lessons in Copyright

Introduction In this post, I will explore the nuances in music copyright law using Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” as a case study. This famous diss track should be well known either from the Superbowl Halftime Show, or from its major success at the Grammys. This famous song can help illustrate the complexity involved in music ownership and the copyright rights of music through public … Continue reading “Not Like Us” – Lessons in Copyright

Alexandra Shoup
IP + Health

The Secret Lives of “Knockoff” Drugs: The Truth Behind Generic Drugs and the Sneaky Tactics to Keep Them Hidden

Imagine you’re at the pharmacy. You’re picking up medicine you rely on each month. Two boxes catch your eye. One is the brand-name medication you’re used to. The other is a cheaper generic. Both promise the same relief, yet the generic is a fraction of the cost But then you hesitate. The brand-name drug feels familiar. The generic? It’s cheaper, but is it really the … Continue reading The Secret Lives of “Knockoff” Drugs: The Truth Behind Generic Drugs and the Sneaky Tactics to Keep Them Hidden

Nicole Celewicz