Students at Calistoga High School (pictured above) invented tools to help wildland firefighters and agricultural workers–inventions they’re working on patenting. Heather Brooks, a Chemistry and Physics Teacher and Engineering Club Advisor, recently sat down with...
Chef David Chang’s recent attempt to trademark Chili Crunch, a popular Asian condiment, has sparked a heated discussion in the food industry and beyond. As with many creators and innovators, chefs and food brands often look for ways to stand out, whether it’s through...
Left to right: Michelson 20MM Fellow and guest James Glapa-Grossklag, Dean at the College of the Canyons; MP Executive Director Geoff Baum; Michelson 20MM CEO Phil Kim; MMRF Sr. Program Manager Michele Morris; MIIP Sr. Program Coordinator Whitley Crawford; Dr. Erica...
By Chinwe Ohanele Agwu In today’s rapidly evolving knowledge economy, integrating intellectual property (IP) education is crucial for both academic enrichment and economic empowerment. For Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), nurturing a robust...
By Chinwe Ohanele Agwu The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) team is eager for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 2024 UNITE Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 28th. Last year’s conference was truly inspirational, this year we look...
The legal showdown between Nike and StockX is a game-changer for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain in the sports world. This battle will determine if trademark holders need to provide explicit permission for NFTs to feature their intellectual property (IP),...
