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

“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