I came to Loyola University Chicago School of Law thinking I had my path mapped out. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Biopsychology, Cognition & Neuroscience and had experience working in healthcare. Because of this background, health law felt like the natural fit. Loyola’s Health Law program is also ranked fourth in the nation, which made the decision even more intuitive. At … Continue reading How One Law School Mock Class Changed My Law School Trajectory

Most 20-somethings who survived the COVID lockdown know Ethan Klein for the hit YouTube podcast he hosted in 2020 with internet superstar Trisha Paytas titled “Frenemies.” Admittedly, this was my introduction to Klein and H3H3 productions, too. But, after the series ended, I continued watching Klein’s other content. Over time, that habit turned into something bigger. Eventually, it even led me to law school and … Continue reading From ‘Frenemies’ to Fair Use: My Journey from YouTube Fan to 1L

When I read my first invention disclosure, an inventor’s confidential technical report describing a new invention, I believed I was conducting technical due diligence. After all, I was an engineering intern. I didn’t think I would be studying any legal doctrine. Well, it turned out I was doing both. The job was simple. Evaluate novelty. Functionality. Real-world value. Looking back now, I see that I … Continue reading IP is Everywhere: How Loyola Helped Me Capitalize on My Early Interactions with Intellectual Property

In my sophomore year of college, my friend and I discussed a business idea that eventually led me to pursue a law degree. The idea was an online marketplace where students could request help completing college-specific tasks. Other students could then fulfill these requests to make money. The tasks mostly consisted of apartment cleaning, textbook resales, and tutoring. Flash forward to today, I now spend … Continue reading From Startup to Law School: Discovering IP Law

My path to intellectual property law has always been tied to my love for creativity. I didn’t first learn about IP in a classroom, I experienced it through my hobbies. In undergrad, I taught myself graphic design, experimenting with posters and branding ideas. What began as a creative outlet gave me an eye for how design choices shape identity and promote expression. I also started … Continue reading Finding Value in the Intangibles: My Path to IP Law

The Rejection Waitlisted. Well, technically not waitlisted. The email for the specialized intellectual property (“IP”) Legal Writing course called me “an alternate.” In my head, that was the same as being rejected. Alas, I gave up on my career aspirations in IP before the first day of law school. I’m kidding. In part. The rejection did happen. But, that rejection was actually the beginning of … Continue reading An Unexpected Route: How Rejection Altered My IP Journey

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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My first pair of shoes was a pair of children’s Adidas Sambas. My dad, an avid soccer fan, gave me this first pair as a baby gift. Soon after, I developed a love for the game. The rhythm of play, the strategic thinking, and the creative maneuvers gave me a sense of tranquility. On the pitch, I was at ease. Little did I know, part … Continue reading From Pitch to Patents: How Soccer Led Me to IP