Why Loyola

How One Law School Mock Class Changed My Law School Trajectory

I came to Loyola University Chicago School of Law thinking I had my path mapped out. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Biopsychology, Cognition & Neuroscience and had experience working in healthcare. Because of this background, health law felt like the natural fit. Loyola’s Health Law program is also ranked fourth in the nation, which made the decision even more intuitive. At … Continue reading How One Law School Mock Class Changed My Law School Trajectory

Aakash Ray
Why Loyola

From ‘Frenemies’ to Fair Use: My Journey from YouTube Fan to 1L

Most 20-somethings who survived the COVID lockdown know Ethan Klein for the hit YouTube podcast he hosted in 2020 with internet superstar Trisha Paytas titled “Frenemies.” Admittedly, this was my introduction to Klein and H3H3 productions, too. But, after the series ended, I continued watching Klein’s other content. Over time, that habit turned into something bigger. Eventually, it even led me to law school and … Continue reading From ‘Frenemies’ to Fair Use: My Journey from YouTube Fan to 1L

Sophia Scolman
Why Loyola

IP is Everywhere: How Loyola Helped Me Capitalize on My Early Interactions with Intellectual Property

When I read my first invention disclosure, an inventor’s confidential technical report describing a new invention, I believed I was conducting technical due diligence. After all, I was an engineering intern. I didn’t think I would be studying any legal doctrine. Well, it turned out I was doing both. The job was simple. Evaluate novelty. Functionality. Real-world value. Looking back now, I see that I … Continue reading IP is Everywhere: How Loyola Helped Me Capitalize on My Early Interactions with Intellectual Property

Thomas Rabaut
Trademarks

Trademarks in Tech: Securing Innovation

Technology evolves at the speed of light these days. Tech giants such as Google and OpenAI work to perfect their products for consumer usage, but power also lies in the name of these products. To explain, let’s look at two well-known names, Google and ChatGPT, to consider the trademark implications. Trademarks 101 First, what is a trademark? A trademark is a word, symbol (logo), or … Continue reading Trademarks in Tech: Securing Innovation

Kendall Henry
Trademarks

Alright, Alright, Alright: That’s Enough, AI

How many times this week did you watch a video and question whether it was generated by AI? I seem to question pretty much everything I watch these days. It’s tiring. And concerning. As days and months go by, the AI slop seems to get a little less sloppy. Can you imagine scrolling through Instagram or X and seeing a fake video of yourself online. … Continue reading Alright, Alright, Alright: That’s Enough, AI

Michael Bahu
Trademarks

Behind Schedule ‘A’ Litigation: A Look at Sneaky Intellectual Property Enforcement

Imagine you are a die-hard fan of the Major League Baseball team, the Chicago White Sox. As a supporter of the franchise, you want to buy a jersey to show your team pride. You check the team’s website only to find jerseys are listed for sale at over $100. Unable to afford this, you keep searching the internet until you find a jersey for sale … Continue reading Behind Schedule ‘A’ Litigation: A Look at Sneaky Intellectual Property Enforcement

John Golden
Why Loyola

From Startup to Law School: Discovering IP Law

In my sophomore year of college, my friend and I discussed a business idea that eventually led me to pursue a law degree. The idea was an online marketplace where students could request help completing college-specific tasks. Other students could then fulfill these requests to make money. The tasks mostly consisted of apartment cleaning, textbook resales, and tutoring. Flash forward to today, I now spend … Continue reading From Startup to Law School: Discovering IP Law

Ted Root
Copyrights

Scrolling Déjà Vu: Can Every Creator Follow the Same Trend Under Copyright Law?

I can’t be the only one who gets déjà vu when I scroll through social media. It feels like video after video is the same content, with the same general editing styles, and following the same trends. It’s easy to assume that copyright infringement, which occurs when someone unauthorizedly reproduces, distributes, or displays someone else’s creative work, would apply to this repetition of popular aesthetics … Continue reading Scrolling Déjà Vu: Can Every Creator Follow the Same Trend Under Copyright Law?

Isa Diaz
Why Loyola

Finding Value in the Intangibles: My Path to IP Law

My path to intellectual property law has always been tied to my love for creativity. I didn’t first learn about IP in a classroom, I experienced it through my hobbies. In undergrad, I taught myself graphic design, experimenting with posters and branding ideas. What began as a creative outlet gave me an eye for how design choices shape identity and promote expression. I also started … Continue reading Finding Value in the Intangibles: My Path to IP Law

Georgette Helo
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