Author: Griffin Topel

Loyola Spotlight

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

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Trademarks

Likelihood of Confusion on Ice: The Utah Hockey Club’s Trademark Face-Off

The 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season officially kicked off on October 8th. The introduction of a new team based in Salt Lake City, Utah has made this hockey season especially exciting. The new professional hockey team, which picked up the players and assets of the Arizona Coyote’s Hockey Team, after its suspension, is currently going by “The Utah Hockey Club.” As the hockey team … Continue reading Likelihood of Confusion on Ice: The Utah Hockey Club’s Trademark Face-Off

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Copyrights

Baseball Copyright Fanatics- A Case Study of the Phillie Phanatic

When you think about copyrights… you may not imagine that Benny The Bull, Bucky the Badger, or the Phillie Phanatic are relevant… but even these sports characters are subject to copyright law. Before diving into how copyright applies to mascots, it’s important to understand some basic principles of copyright law.

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Trademarks

Leveling the Trademark Playing Field for Small Businesses

When small businesses are just getting off the ground, one big question on their minds is, “How do we stand out from the competition?” One way to stand out is by having a distinctive name, slogan, or logo. It’s even better if a business takes steps to ensure these identifying symbols are maximally protected under the trademark law. A valid trademark identifies the source of … Continue reading Leveling the Trademark Playing Field for Small Businesses

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