Month: April 2025

Access to Medicine, Uncategorized

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
Loyola Spotlight

An Interview with Austin Holler

Austin Holler graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2019. Following graduation, he joined Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik, LLP as an intellectual property (IP) associate and later moved to K&L Gates, where he now handles patent and trade secret litigation matters across multiple industries. I had the privilege to interview Austin and gain advice for both current and prospective law students.

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Amy Olyaei
Patents, Trademarks

Patenting Monopoly: How the True Inventor was Lost to History

Monopoly is one of the most well-known and iconic board games. According to Hasbro, eight out of ten people fight while playing Monopoly. What many people don’t know is the true story behind the creation and ownership of Monopoly. The story involves a fight over the intellectual property (“IP”) rights of the game. The story starts with a female inventor by the name of Lizzie … Continue reading Patenting Monopoly: How the True Inventor was Lost to History

Alexandra Shoup
Loyola Spotlight

Self-Exploration and Navigating a Career in Intellectual Property: An Interview with Lema Khorshid

No two career paths are exactly the same, especially in the legal field. Lema Khorshid, founding partner of Fuksa Khorshid Law Firm, is no exception to this and has paved a remarkable career for herself. Lema graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2000 with dual degrees in Finance and Marketing, as well as a concentration in International Business and Italian. Lema then received … Continue reading Self-Exploration and Navigating a Career in Intellectual Property: An Interview with Lema Khorshid

Alexandra Gordon