By: Lawson Turner
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., 137 S.Ct. 1002 (2017), this blog argues that the aesthetic aspects of some camouflage patterns, regardless of use, should be copyrightable.
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CONTACT TRACING & SURVEILLANCE: WHEN PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, & PUBLIC HEALTH COLLIDE
Reed Turry, Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States and former Senior Online Editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property law, shares his insight into several of the major privacy and cybersecurity risks that consumers should be aware of when participating in COVID-19 public health measures.
THE RACE TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE, AND WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN TO THE CHEATERS
By: Ben Peeler
In light of vaccine development following the outbreak of COVID-19, this blog discusses the several attempts that have been made by foreign nations to steal vaccine research and the manner in which the international community should deal with COVID-19 vaccine research theft.
Like Patent, Like Copyright: Congress’ Abrogation Effort Shipwrecked in Blackbeard Case
Following the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Allen v. Cooper, Assistant Attorney General (and former JIPL alumnus), Miles Skedsvold, explains the Court’s rejection of Congress’ attempt to abrogate sovereign immunity in copyright suits.
Trickle Down Vaccines – The Coronavirus Patent Crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spears, third-year student, Lukas Goettke, explores how changes to the patent system might help facilitate vaccine development.
Mural, Mural on the Wall – Who’s Protected After All?
By: Grace Ann Garner Most people know the rules of copyright. An aspiring movie director would clearly not be permitted to make a movie titled Game of Thrones comprising the [ … ]
The Price of Admission: How One Popstar Seeks to Alter the Way We View Photography Copyright Law
Ariana Grande’s concert media policy turns copyright law upside-down, allowing her to simultaneously be both the subject of photographs and the copyright holder. 3L Robert Poston explores what this means for photojournalism and provides alternative ways for Grande to control her image.
First Amendment, Four Letters
This summer the Supreme Court found itself at the intersection of trademark law and the First Amendment, holding that a trademark cannot be denied for being “scandalous” without violating the U.S. Constitution. 3L Shivani Patel provides an analysis of the case and its implications on IP Law.
Polar Opposites, Parody Labels, & the Fair Use Exception: Revisiting a Past Note
Shaudie Fassih · Editorial on Robyn M. Flegal’s Student Note Originally published in Volume 21, Issue 1 of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law, University of Georgia Law graduate Robyn [ … ]
The EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation – S. Crochet
The EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation: What are the Primary Concerns for US Companies in the European Market? Sam Crochet, Esq. · Hall Booth Smith, PC · SCrochet@hallboothsmith.com As we all know, [ … ]