Patents

Can I Patent that? A Wade Into The Patentable Subject Matter Thicket

I can’t be the only one who’s experienced this scenario. You’re surrounded by your friends and one of them thinks of an invention that solves a frustrating problem in daily life. Then, one of your friends exclaims: “You should patent that!” As the discussion progresses, the euphoria of potential financial freedom sets in. If only we could commercially exploit this idea, then we’d be financially free–released from our student loan burdens and other debts. Hold on. Before you and your friends liquidate all your assets, apply for a patent (i.e., a time-limited exclusive right to your invention), and book an audition on Shark Tank, let’s go through a few things.

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Johnny Jansky
Access to Medicine

You Get Cheaper Drugs! You Get Cheaper Drugs! Or Do You?

The IRA was enacted in 2022 by the Biden Administration. (No, not the IRA concerning your retirement funds!) Known as the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRA helps those on Medicare by taking important steps to reduce drug prices.  For the first time in decades, Medicare is permitted to negotiate with companies to reduce costs of the most expensive drugs.  In addition, it is dramatically reducing prices of one key drug. Insulin prices were capped at $35/month for those on Medicare. While this legislation is a massive step in the right direction for equal and affordable access to drugs, it does not go far enough.

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Emily Moll
Loyola Spotlight

From Petri Dishes to Prime: An Interview with Eric Liu

Eric Liu is a class of 2019 Loyola U. Chicago School of Law graduate who pursued IP law immediately upon graduation. He has a background in Biomedical Engineering that he built upon by working at Cardinal Health and the U.S. Patent Office. During law school, he worked as a Judicial Extern for the Northern District of Illinois. Following graduation, Eric worked as an IP Associate … Continue reading From Petri Dishes to Prime: An Interview with Eric Liu

Dasha Ignatova
Loyola Spotlight

Aperture to Advocacy: An Interview with Professor Marci Walker

Arts advocate. Pro bono leader. Entertainment lawyer.

Professor Marci Walker has accomplished so much in her journey serving and advocating for those in the creative fields. In conversation with her, I could immediately tell how passionate she was about her work. Ever since she was young, she has been fostering her love of the arts. Now, she has made a career out of teaching and helping others pursue their passions.

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Ashton Yeh
Why Loyola

Taking a Tour of Intellectual Property at Loyola

Many students interested in intellectual property (IP) get asked a lot of the same questions. In my experience, the common questions have been:

“Why IP? Do you need to know if you’re interested in IP before law school? What about during law school? Do you need to have a science background for IP? What opportunities are there for students interested in IP at Loyola? How do you network in IP?”

I am sure prospective law students are wondering the answers to some of the questions posed above. As a former undergraduate tour guide, I love answering questions like these, so here’s the perspective of a current 1L (first-year law student) at Loyola.

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Maddie Clark
Fun Facts, Trademarks

Roll Tide? How State Name, Image, and Likeness Laws Will Impact Collegiate Athletic Dynasties

When one thinks of collegiate athletic dynasties, one might conjure up the image of Alabama’s football team under Coach Saban, Duke Men’s Basketball under Krzyzewski, or the UConn Women’s Basketball team under Gino. Respectfully, not many would think of a team from New Mexico. However, with the development of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) laws, people may start thinking of New Mexico or other non-typical … Continue reading Roll Tide? How State Name, Image, and Likeness Laws Will Impact Collegiate Athletic Dynasties

Meredith Wickenheiser
Why Loyola

How 911 Sent Me Code 3 To Law School

Imagine this: It’s 4 am and you’re working as an EMT running 911 calls. Dispatch notifies you that you need to respond to a call… now! You turn on the lights and sirens, also known as Code 3, and make your way to the call. You show up. It’s chaotic and you grab the gurney, nitroglycerin, and oxygen tubing amongst others. You save the patient, and everyone is happy. You clean the ambulance and sit down for a moment to relax. But dispatch rings and you’re off again.

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Megan Griffin
Why Loyola

Trademark Tale: From a Mistaken Coca-Cola Enthusiast to Aspiring IP Attorney

Interviewer: “So, what’s your favorite Coca-Cola product?”

Me: I draw a blank at the simple question, trying to think of any Coca-Cola product in existence. A picture of the classic Coca-Cola can flashes in my mind; the bold cursive letters against the vibrant red background. “Well, it has to be Coca-Cola, of course!”

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Clara Finger