intellectual property
Facebook Just Won a Lawsuit Against a Drink Named 'Face Book'
What do you get when you try and steal multibillion-dollar intellectual property that was, in turn, allegedly stolen from two college-aged twins? The answer: a really poorly named drink and a lawsuit that just might change everything.
The Small Town Judge Who Sees a Quarter of the Nation’s Patent Cases
Texas Judge Rodney Gilstrap didn’t design this system, but he’s been a willful participant in it.
Blizzard Responds to Outrage Over Private 'World of Warcraft’ Server Shutdown
Players want to party like it's 2004. But it's not that easy.
What a Looming Patent War Could Mean for the Future of the Marijuana Industry
Patent No. 9095554 could be the opening salvo in a new series of legal battles over innovations in cannabis breeding, sparking a potential gold rush for pot patents.
The THUMP Guide to Music Copyright
We consulted with entertainment lawyers in the US and Canada about the ins and outs of intellectual property so you don't have to.
Who Owns Tattoos?
A recent lawsuit filed against the makers of the NBA2K series asks a question yet to be answered.
Sarah Jeong Is Still Trying to Change Her Facebook Name to 'A Literal Psyduck'
The year ahead in copyright, patents and internet law, according to contributing editor Sarah Jeong.
Companies Will Be Able to Sue Governments For Breaking TPP Copyright Rules
The full text of the secretive agreement was released today.
Orwell's Orwellian Estate Is Allegedly Trying to Stop People from Using the Number '1984'
It's just like the book! Sort of!
Are the Bitcoin Patent Wars About to Begin?
A major Bitcoin company is trying to patent some popular services.
A Man Tried to Trademark a Chicken Sandwich and Failed Miserably
The World Intellectual Property Organization defines a trademark as something “capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises.” This does not include a fried chicken sandwich.
New Trans-Pacific Partnership Leak Means ‘Significant Overhaul’ for Canadian Law
The latest TPP leak covers everything from new criminal sanctions to website blocking.