Month: December 2023

Copyrights

Is a Rhythm Copyrightable? Bad Bunny’s Unique Defense to Copyright Infringement

A Massive Lawsuit Threatening the Reggaeton Genre

In 1989, Jamaican reggae duo Steely & Clevie released “Fish Market.” Since reggae first hit the music scene in the late 1960’s, the genre was still highly impressionable. Soon after release, it became known as the first example of a “dembow” rhythm  – a sub-genre of reggae music distinguished by constant rhythm and faster beats per minute . The main element of Dembow is its riddim, a Jamaican term for rhythm which tends to be simple and repetitive.
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Elizabeth Schrieber
Patents

Discovering the World of Patent Prosecution: Where Science Meets Law!

Have you ever marveled at the latest gadgets or innovations, wondering about the creators behind them? Have you ever wondered if there was a lucrative path where you could expand your technical knowledge without being stuck in a lab or computer room for days? As a former computer science student that dreaded an impending programming career, I certainly have. Luckily, there’s a fascinating world out there, beyond labs, research, and programming, where I learned I could have a significant impact with my science background: the world of patent prosecution.
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Daniel Henry
Trademarks

Make It Work!: Fitting Trademark Law into the World of Metaverse Fashion

As the fashion world winds down from a season of fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris, and Los Angeles, buzz around new designs and creators is at a high. People are reflecting on what ensembles graced the catwalk and studying which ones garnered a nod from Anna Wintour. If you sadly didn’t receive an invite to a show, never fear, because the looks are certainly gracing the internet.
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Meredith Wickenheiser
Trademarks

The Trademark Tales of San Diego Comic-Con

$160 million in revenue. 167,000 attendees. 1,000+ exhibitors and panels. One location.

These are just some of the statistics of the San Diego Comic Convention, the world’s most well-known comic book and pop culture convention, over the past decade. This convention also goes by several names, including Comic-Con International: San Diego, San Diego Comic-Con, and SDCC.

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Ashton Yeh
Fun Facts, Trademarks

Killer Trademarks


Knew He Was a Killer, First Time that I Saw Him

Eight Pro Bowls. Four First-Team All-Pro Awards. Three Second-Team All-Pro Awards. Two Super-Bowl Championships. One Podcast. We know all too well that Travis Kelce is one of the most accomplished football players in the NFL. From his accomplishments on field to his recent endeavors off-field like his podcast, New Heights, Travis Kelce has accomplished a lot in his first 34 years of life. But what’s gotten him to this level of recognition?

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Ashton Duke