Fire of Genius

On this episode, associates discuss the increasing challenges that influencers face while trying to protect their catchphrases with trademarks.

On this episode, associates discuss how rethinking IP laws around the world can improve international sustainability and promote circular economies.

On this episode, associates discuss the implications of Xockets' case against Microsoft, Nvidia & RPX, and RICO’s case against Shein.

On this episode, associates discuss AI and Copyright issues surrounding the ongoing UMG Records v. Uncharted Labs case.

On this episode, associates discuss copyright issues surrounding "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus and "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars.

On this episode, associates discuss the relevance of Trademark Law at one of America's biggest annual music festivals - Coachella.

On this episode, Karlie, Srija, and Yimming discuss the lawsuit involving the famous American band Earth, Wind, and Fire v. the tribute band known as The Illumination: The EWF Experience. The discussion revolves around trademark infringement and other claims raised by the band against The Illumination, citing their use of "EWF Experience" and a similar logo in their performances and prom...

On this episode, Jackson, Tanner, and Hunter discuss the background of artificial intelligence and its various categories. Specifically, the group delves into the approaches and legislation concerning AI by the European Union and the American Federal Trade Commission.

On this episode, associates Andy, Jenna, and Arathi delve into the recently established Unified Patent Court (UPC) in the European Union. The discussion will cover background information of the new system, its advantages and disadvantages, and a comparative analysis between the UPC and the United States patent system.

on this episode, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan delve into a discussion concerning the utilitization of trademark consumer surveys, the impact of using these surveys in trademark disputes — particularly in likelihood of confusion cases — and the potential risk reduction through the use of brain scans.

On this episode, Hunter, Jackson, and Tanner engage in a discussion about the legal implications of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and Tennessee & Virginia's Attorney General suits against the NCAA. The focus of their conversation revolves around the legal challenges faced by the NCAA for imposing restrictions on students' use of their NIL.

On this episode, Jenna, Andy, and Arathi delve into the intricacies of the Copyright Act, shedding light on its background. They explore three monumental copyright cases related to tattoos and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the overarching challenges associated with copyright ownership within the tattoo industry.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Srija, Yiming, and Karlie sit down with Indiana University Maurer School of Law's Professor Marshall Leaffer. The episode focuses on the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International . In this discussion, the associates and Professor Leaffer speak about extraterritorial trademark infringement recovery limitations.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Jenna, Andy, and Arathi examine the legal aspects of trademarks and candy shapes. These associates discuss historical cases, what candy shapes, such as KitKat bars, have and have not been trademarked in the United States, and trademark comparisons between the U.S. and Europe.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan host Professor Jayma Meyer to discuss the NCAA, historical student-athlete cases, and proposed NIL bills.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Hunter , Jackson, and Tanner discuss the procedural details, final decision, and the effects of the Supreme Court case Jack Daniel's Properties v. VIP Products.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Caroline and Taylor welcome Professor Peter Lee from University of California, Davis School of Law, to discuss ways to enhance the wider societal effects of innovation.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan sit down to discuss the 2023 writer's strike and its impact on the discussions and uses of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Caroline and Taylor sit down with Professor Greg Reilly of Chicago-Kent College of Law to discuss Professor Reilly's recently published paper regarding how differently distinct audiences may perceive various ways patents signal information and evaluate the results of those perceptions.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Tanner, Jackson, and Hunter discuss the Right to Repair and its impact on technology, agriculture, consumer rights, and environmental sustainability.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Karlie, Srija, and Yiming discuss how traditional IP protections are favoring small businesses and allowing fast fashion companies to capitalize on this defect. 

On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Jenna Sur, Andy Eddington, and Arathi Kumar discuss the intellectual property background within the two-part blockbuster combination: Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Caroline McCord and Taylor Nunley speak with Guest Marek Kobryń to discuss his paper on whether EU data protection cases should further be governed by EU competition and anti-trust laws.

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Maya, Taylor, and Caroline provide an overview of ChatGPT and discuss the ever-growing use of the new technology. The group considers the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT within the legal field.

Former Associate Editors Vanessa Wang and Amy Qi discuss what case law proposes as to the privilege issue within the context of patent practice. Specifically, Vanessa and Amy analyze the issue through an in-house patent attorney perspective.