Sneakers are incredibly popular these days, both as urban streetwear and as financial assets. Individuals known as “sneakerheads” often collect, trade, or resell rare sneakers. Similarly, auction houses, such as Sotheby’s, as well as online marketplaces including...
The legal drama between Apple and Masimo over the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor is a classic David vs. Goliath story, illustrating the power dynamics at play in the tech world. It’s a tale of innovation, intellectual property (IP) rights, and the strategic maneuvers...
This Black History Month, we are spotlighting the brilliant minds that are shaping the next generation of innovators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In this series, get to know members of the HBCUs IP Futures Collaborative who are part of our...
February is the month when many are in the mood for love. Stores are displaying red, heart shaped boxes of chocolate and bags of sugary conversation hearts. Couples are planning romantic date nights while millions of singles will be swiping, scanning, and looking for...
In a memorable scene from “The Hangover Part II,” Stu Price, portrayed by Ed Helms, wakes up with a tribal tattoo wrapped around his eye, a not-so-subtle nod to Mike Tyson’s famous ink. It was funny on screen; off-screen, however, the tattoo sparked a...
January 1 is often a day to recover from New Year’s Eve festivities; for intellectual property watchers, it is also known as “Public Domain Day.” This year, many people are particularly excited because versions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie are entering the public domain...
