Author: Adelyn Schmidt

Loyola Spotlight

From Plant Genes to Patent Law: A Conversation with Amy Greywitt

  Amy Greywitt is an intellectual property attorney who began her career in science before finding her way to patent law. A Loyola University Chicago School of Law alum, she clerked for Judge Richard Linn of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and Judge Ronald Whyte of the Northern District of California. She has represented major corporations in complex IP litigation and … Continue reading From Plant Genes to Patent Law: A Conversation with Amy Greywitt

Adelyn Schmidt
Trade Dress, Trademarks, Uncategorized

Painting the Brand: When a Color Becomes a Trademark

Which of these colors is a registered trademark? a. Green Medical Gloves b. Chocolate Ice-cream Brown c. Barbie Pink Doll Packaging d. Cheerio Yellow Cereal Box e. All of the Above f. Colors Cannot be Trademarks   Answer: c. Barbie Pink! Yep, a color can function as a trademark. But here’s the catch: most attempts to claim a color don’t work. Courts are very strict. … Continue reading Painting the Brand: When a Color Becomes a Trademark

Adelyn Schmidt
Why Loyola

From Engineering Labs to Runway Tags: My Journey Into IP Law

My fascination with intellectual property (IP) began during my time as an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Michigan and continues today. My curiosity of IP didn’t come just from textbooks or lectures. It came from real-world experiences that showed me just how deeply IP is woven into engineering and everyday life.  Let me explain.

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Adelyn Schmidt