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”?

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