What's the point in a trademark if it costs so much to defend it? We did everything by the book to protect our brand, but the system isn't set up to support smaller businesses when this kind of thing happens.
The tools they are building are being used across the production cycle. Some, like Moonvalley, are enhancing special effects. Others are promising to help with marketing, content distribution, and content discovery. It's a challenging time for Hollywood. Budgets generally aren't what they used to be, and studios know they need to do what they can to make projects faster and cheaper. Enter AI.
On this week's episode, co-hosts Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels get into the news of Quince dodging claims from Ugg's parent, Deckers Brands, that it unlawfully copied two of its best-selling styles. Next, they discuss the announcement from cosmetics company E.l.f that it will be offering live shopping on streaming service Twitch, and the implications for the potential resurgence of streaming in social commerce.
The University of Akron School of Law's Intellectual Property Policy Institute (IPPI) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Thomas Edison Innovation Law & Policy Fellowship-a year-long, non-resident program supporting rigorous scholarship on intellectual property, creativity, and innovation law. Now entering its twelfth year, the Edison Fellowship brings together a small group of U.S. scholars for three intensive, invitation-only roundtables with senior commentators including Professors John Duffy, Erika Lietzan, Michael Risch, and Mark Schultz.
This is an unauthorized use of my performance of 'Danger Zone.' Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately. I can't imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us. Too many people are trying to tear us apart, and we need to find new ways to come together.
With strikingly similar aesthetics and game mechanics to Pokémon, the game has been accused of plagiarism by fans and lawyers alike. And according to ex-Capcom dev Yoshiki Okamoto ( Monster Strike, Folklore), you-yes you-shouldn't even be playing until and unless the lawsuit is settled in Pocketpair's favor. "I don't want the world to think [ Palworld] is acceptable," Okamoto said, urging folks not to play the game.
Marlene, known for her expertise in invention harvesting and intellectual property (IP), is making significant strides at Halliburton as a pioneer of modern IP practices and a champion for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During our conversation, Marlene shares insights from her role as an innovation scout, the challenges of encouraging innovators inside Halliburton to recognize the importance and magnitude of their novel contributions, and the exciting advancements in drilling technology facilitated by AI.
The survey found that seven in 10 buyers prioritised cost, while just 27 per cent cited safety as a key factor that influenced their purchasing decisions. In response, the IPO is launching its "Fake Toys, Real Harms" campaign, collaborating with toy retailers, local councils, and influencers to warn buyers that cheaper counterfeit toys could have devastating consequences for a child's health and safety.
This week, Homeland Security posted a video to X of an arrest compilation. In between footage of ICE agents handcuffing people at their homes and in their cars are clips from the OG Pokemon TV series, with the famed "Gotta catch 'em all" theme playing in the background. When Ash Ketchum looks up at the sky, the text "The Department of Homeland Security" populates the screen in Pokemon's iconic yellow-and-blue font. As a Poke Ball closes, the camera zooms in on wrists in cuffs. And at the very end of the video, those arrested appear as Pokemon cards with their "crime" described under their picture.
In a spirited discussion at our annual Women's IP Forum, attendees were treated to an insightful fireside-style chat conversation with the Honorable Judge Pauline Newman, a trailblazer for women in law and a luminary in the field of intellectual property. Judge Newman spoke with Renee C. Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of IPWatchdog, Inc., about her extraordinary career and her life journey.
According to a press release, LimeWire's "reimagined vision" for Fyre goes "beyond the digital realm and taps into real-world experiences, community, and surprise." In a statement, LimeWire CEO Julian Zehetmayr elaborated that this vision doesn't involve "bringing the festival back." He also joked that the planned experiences would come "without the cheese sandwiches." 'We're not here to repeat the mistakes - we're here to own the meme and do it right,' LimeWire COO Marcus Feistl added.
Most entrepreneurs share just enough to seem helpful but not enough to make an impact. They hold back their best insights, paralyzed by the fear someone might steal their ideas. Stop hovering in the middle. You can share generously while still protecting what matters. And it will grow your business. Decide what you'll share and what you'll sell. If you're the expert, be the expert.
In this story, Alice Law studies at Cambridge under the tutelage of Professor Jacob Grimes, who is widely regarded as the greatest magician in the world. He's also a trailblazing scholar. Grimes is known for his harsh, abusive nature but Alice has happily put up with his antics, volatile personality, and even bullying because she knows that her considerable talents and dedication will only take her so far
On Aug. 21, SPILL Chief Growth Officer Kenya T. Parham called out 72andSunny on LinkedIn after the agency announced SPIL*, a Gen Z news platform in Europe, "built from scratch" by its Amsterdam team. The post was quickly deleted after SPILL users flooded the comments with backlash over the striking similarities, prompting Parham to slam the agency for what she called an "attempted theft." "They tried it, we clocked it, and instantly. And thank God the culture always keeps receipts," Parham said in a video explaining the controversy.
Commercializing inventions requires not only capital but also an emotional investment by the inventors. Visionaries pay for that ambition with insomnia, time away from family, and job insecurity.
The Acting Director has discretionarily denied more than 60% of PTAB Petitions and referred about 40% to the PTAB, which found over 90% merit worthy.
