By: Pedro Angel A federal district court’s recent decision to deny Penn State University’s motion to dismiss Vintage Brand’s counterclaims may have major implications on the sports merchandising market. Penn…
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Copyright and Zoom: To Prosecute or Dismiss?
By: Anthony Julian Distanced education and separated social communication during the COVID-19 pandemic came with endless challenges. In addition to the devasting numbers of lives and jobs lost, serious concerns…
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Caught in a Web of Intellectual Property Rights: Interpreting Spider-Man’s Exclusivity
By: Kristen Morrill The video game company Crystal Dynamics recently released the greatly anticipated Marvel Avengers video game on September 4th, 2020. The game is currently available on Xbox One, PS4,…
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Above Copyright Law: One of China’s Most Notorious Black Markets
By: Nicole Metzgar-Schall The sale of illegal copies of DVDs is a global problem, especially in China, where legally purchased DVDs are virtually non-existent. Individuals in China who wish to see…
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A-List Artists, Lawsuits, and Etsy Fan Art
By: Miranda Stark Big name artists are cracking down on fan-made art. Recently, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake have expressed their disapproval of fan made art, which incorporates their song…