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The “Flowers” Epidemic: How an Increase in Copyright Infringement Claims Might be Changing the Music Industry

by Lindsay Rudd

Published: Nov 11, 2024

X Corp. Sued for $250 Million by Music Producers for Refusing to Pay Licensing Fees

by Mayson Plesko

Published: May 13, 2024

Fake Drake: Legal Uncertainty in the Rise of AI-Generated Music

by Vincent Melara

Published: Feb 09, 2024

License to Use: How OpenAI’s Rush to Negotiate Licensing Deals May be Prompted by the Expansion of the Fair Use Doctrine

by Allie Krusniak

Published: Oct 27, 2023

Art by Artificial Intelligence: Public Domain or Infringements on the Copyrights of Human Artists?

by Nathalie Rodriguez Mueses

Published: Mar 15, 2023

He’s “Not Afraid”: Eminem v. Spotify and the Constitutional Implications of the Music Modernization Act.

by Julia de Caralt

Published: Nov 22, 2022

E-Book Price Setting: A Trend That Began 10 Years Ago?

by Alaina Rodriguez

Published: Nov 18, 2022

The American Music Fairness Act and the Music Industry's Struggle over Change

by Mary Alexander Patterson

Published: Oct 31, 2022

Is the Happiest Place on Earth About to Lose its Smiling Face?

by Haley Sink

Published: Apr 15, 2022

TikTok: A New Copyright Minefield

by Noelle Henry

Published: Mar 07, 2022

The Growing Popularity of NFTs: How to Protect Your NFT Personal Property Rights

by Joshua Durham

Published: Feb 21, 2022

Preventing Trademark Infringement or Stifling Healthy Competition? A Look at 1-800 Contacts and its Keyword Advertising Battle

by Michaela Cappucci

Published: Nov 25, 2021

Are Humans Ready? Is the Law Equipped to Handle Artificial Intelligence?

by Ben Suslavich

Published: Nov 22, 2021

Olympics’ Copyright Issue Highlights the IOC’s Outdated IP Licensing Approach

by Seth Elizondo

Published: Nov 11, 2021

Get Your Chip Together: The Role of Patent Protection in the Global Chip Shortage

by Ryan Mahabir

Published: Nov 08, 2021

“TRIP-ing” Backward: Why a Waiver of IP Protections Will Not Help in the Fight Against COVID-19

by Benjamin Suslavich

Published: Sep 07, 2021

The Chicken Sandwich Wars: A Sampling of Intellectual Property Law in the Fast Food Industry

by Jonathon Ballantyne

Published: Aug 11, 2021

Added Sugar: Taxes, Claims, and Labeling Regulations Impact on Consumers

by Britteny Junious

Published: Mar 30, 2021

A “Face-Off” Between Copyrights and Human Rights in the Battle of Facial Recognition Technology

by Jaren Butts

Published: Sep 08, 2020

The Student-Athlete Equity Act of 2020: A Step in the Right Direction

by Gabe Marx

Published: Aug 19, 2020

The Legal Implications of 3D Printing in the Fight Against COVID-19

by Alyssa Valdes

Published: Jul 21, 2020

Symposium Spotlight: Stuart Paynter

by Demi Busby

Published: Feb 18, 2020

Inception: The Future of IP in Virtual Reality

by Aaron Johnston

Published: Aug 25, 2019

A Horrifying Prospect for Studios and Production Companies

by Cameron Rush

Published: Jul 23, 2019

NC Sets Sail for the Supreme Court: “Blackbeard’s Law” and Modern Day Piracy

by Killoran Long

Published: Apr 15, 2019

Opportunity Zones: An Opportunity for Investors to Give Back

by Samantha Moench

Published: Mar 23, 2019

MMA: Modifying the Future of Streaming

by Amber Razzano

Published: Feb 25, 2019

Remasters Won’t Receive New Copyright

by Whitney Hosey

Published: Oct 10, 2018

A Massive Overhaul of Music Copyright Law is Just Around the Corner

by Matthew Hooker

Published: Aug 09, 2018

President Trump Selects Pro-Business Nominee With Experience in Intellectual Property

by Whitney Hosey

Published: Jul 31, 2018

Don’t Pay the Tool: Artificial Intelligence is a Creative Tool, Not a Creative Entity

by Daniel Norton

Published: Jul 18, 2018

Welcome to the Era of the General Data Protection Regulation

by Matthew Hooker

Published: Jun 14, 2018

From Napster to Spotify: How the Music Industry is Winning the Legal Battle Over Music Streaming

by Christopher Lewis

Published: Mar 03, 2018

Sharing a Password: Will Someone Have to Pay?

by Greg Volk

Published: Jan 11, 2018

A Victory for Farm Animals, How Great a Loss for Farmers?

by Anna-Bryce Flowe

Published: Dec 27, 2017

Copyright Conflicts Between World of Warcraft and Its Players

by Jamie Burchette

Published: Sep 21, 2017

Whose Name Is It Anyway?

by Darius L. Lamonte

Published: Sep 08, 2017

A Dispute over Master Tapes Ends in the Beatles’ Favor

by Niti Parthasarathy

Published: Sep 03, 2017

“A Goldmine of Vapidity”: McMansion Wallpaper or Copyright Lawsuit?

by Corri Hopkins

Published: Aug 07, 2017

“Fearless Girl” Not Cowed by “Charging Bull”

by Cara Katrinak

Published: Jun 25, 2017

Cher Knows You Can Copyright This Font, But Not This Typeface

by Brandy Nickoloff

Published: May 02, 2017

Coachella Sues Urban Outfitters for Trademark Infringement

by Maria Pigna

Published: Apr 13, 2017

JBIPL SYMPOSIUM SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: PROF. ARTHUR WILMARTH

by Zack Young

Published: Feb 12, 2017

SCOTUS is Talking Fashion, Cheerleader Fashion

by Doriyon Glass

Published: Jan 03, 2017

“Ooh, it makes me wonder” … Did Led Zeppelin Steal “Stairway to Heaven?”

by Meredith Pace

Published: Aug 23, 2016

Musicians Fight for a Change in Law to Stop Streaming from Cutting into their Royalties

by Charity Barger

Published: Aug 18, 2016

The Intellectual Property Behind “Real Women” Advertising

by Dana Sisk

Published: May 30, 2016

Coca-Cola versus Dr. Pepper: Cola War Over “Zero” Trademark

by Amanda Whorton

Published: Mar 17, 2016

“Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy” or Standing up for First Amendment Rights? The Battle Over Mandatory Union Fees

by Molly Pearce

Published: Feb 25, 2016

IBM Buys the Actual Clouds With Recent Purchase of The Weather Channel’s Digital Assets

by Sarah Wesley Wheaton

Published: Dec 02, 2015

Fair Use Fashion? Or Stolen Street Art?: Examining Copyright Protection for Graffiti through Katy Perry’s Moschino Gown

by Alex Braverman

Published: Nov 17, 2015

Snack Subscription Services, Thinking Inside the Box?

by Alexandra Braverman

Published: Oct 27, 2015

‘Never Say Never’: Bieber and Usher Dragged Back into Copyright Battle

by Valerie Mock

Published: Oct 01, 2015

Disc Jockey to Juris Doctor, Spotlight Interview

by Rivver Cox

Published: Aug 25, 2015

Princess Property: A Consideration of Copyright Laws and the Alteration of Disney Princesses

by Katie Ott

Published: Feb 11, 2015

Court Approves MacBook Cord Settlement After Slashing Attorneys’ Fees

by John Hodnette

Published: Feb 11, 2015

Spotify: Just “Shake It Off”

by Katie Ott

Published: Feb 09, 2015

How Can “How” Be Trademarked?

by Alec Roberson

Published: Dec 02, 2014

Facebug: The Orwellian Expansion of Mobile Apps and the Law’s Protection

by Austin J. Griffin

Published: Oct 19, 2014

Baltimore Raven Ray Rice’s Domestic Violence Spurs New NFL Policy

by John Hodnette

Published: Oct 07, 2014

Upcoming Publications: JBIPL’s Student Authors Discuss Their Work

by Samantha Berner

Published: Oct 04, 2014

Stand Up For Your (Copy)Right

by Kirsten S. Dowell

Published: Aug 11, 2014

Timing is Everything: Swatch Sues Target for Infringing Designs

by Alexandra Braverman

Published: Jun 23, 2014

Getty Images Upsets Photographers by Making Millions of Images Available for Free

by Caitlin S. Hale

Published: Apr 16, 2014

Disney’s Frozen Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against Similarly Titled Frozen Land

by John Hodnette

Published: Mar 19, 2014

SILENT to BLACK & WHITE to COLOR: The Progression of Films into the Public Domain

by Lindsey Chessum

Published: Mar 17, 2014

A BRAVE NEW WORLD: Second Circuit Expansion of the Parody Defense

by Rebeca Echevarria

Published: Mar 17, 2014

Flappy Bird Taken Down

by Samantha Berner

Published: Mar 02, 2014

SCOTUS Grants Cert on Video Streaming of Broadcast TV by Aereo

by John Hodnette

Published: Mar 01, 2014

Is Gawker A Safe Harbor for Prying Eyes?

by Samantha Berner

Published: Feb 18, 2014

It’s Elementary: Federal Judge Confirms Sherlock Holmes Is Still Firmly Within the Public Domain

by John Hodnette

Published: Feb 16, 2014

Superhero Suits

by Stephen DeGrow

Published: Nov 22, 2013

Copyright’s “Blurred Lines”

by Samantha Berner

Published: Nov 22, 2013

Statue of Limitations vs. Latches Doctrine: SCOTUS Agrees to Hear “Raging Bull” Copyright Case

by John Hodnette

Published: Oct 28, 2013

Embracing Pirates

by Rebeca Echevarria

Published: Oct 16, 2013

Battle of the Royalties

by Samantha Berner

Published: Oct 01, 2013

A DRAMATIC TALE, EVEN TODAY: HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

by Lindsey Chessum

Published: Sep 25, 2013

Populism or Bad Policy? The fight to unlock cell phones

by Benjamin Zich and Benjamin Zich

Published: Jul 15, 2013

The Next Era of Digital Media

by Stephen C. Pritchard

Published: Apr 16, 2013

Trade Secret Espionage

by Lindsey Chessum

Published: Mar 27, 2013

Horror in Fantasy Land: A Film Disturbs Disney’s Image

by Claire Little

Published: Mar 22, 2013

Battle over Search Engine Patents Heats up as Vringo Learns from Previous Lawsuits

by Cory Howard

Published: Mar 18, 2013

Ray Charles’ Children Reclaim Rights to Father’s Works Despite Previous Agreements

by Rebeca Echevarria

Published: Mar 06, 2013

Even Hedge Funds Love Comics – Stan Lee Comic Book Character Lawsuit Receives Unusual Support

by Allison McCowan

Published: Feb 22, 2013

European Legislation Could Limit Users’ Google Search Experience

by Lena Mualla

Published: Feb 21, 2013

RIM’s $65 Million Payment to Nokia Ends Its Most Recent Smart-Phone Patent Litigation Battle

by Cory Howard

Published: Feb 18, 2013

China to Get Tough on Trademark Registrations

by Claire Little

Published: Feb 11, 2013

Yoga For All: Can a Sequence of Exercises be Copyrighted?

by Rebeca Echevarria

Published: Feb 04, 2013

The Notorious Markets List: Top Foreign Sites / Locations for Intellectual Property Rights Infringements

by Lindsey Chessum

Published: Jan 29, 2013

Patent Wars Taking their Toll on the Free Flow of Ideas

by Cory Howard

Published: Jan 02, 2013

NUTELLA: A Flavored Spread Best Served Cold (note: only partake after thorough consideration)

by Lindsey Chessum

Published: Dec 10, 2012

How a Few Quick Downloads Could Bring Your Internet Browsing to a Crawl

by Lena Mualla

Published: Nov 29, 2012

Warner Bros. Contract Proves to be Kryptonite for Copyright Claim

by Stephen C. Pritchard

Published: Nov 26, 2012

Google’s Recent Settlement Agreement with American Publishers Does Not End its Copyright Woes

by Cory Howard

Published: Nov 07, 2012

Patents: the Ultimate Weapon Among Smartphone Companies

by Stephen C. Pritchard

Published: Oct 30, 2012

Political Song and Dance

by Stephen DeGrow

Published: Oct 22, 2012

Grey Poupon’s New Advertising Campaign Risks Creating a Backlash from the “99%”

by Cory Howard

Published: Oct 15, 2012

ALL THINGS BANANA: Velvet Underground v. Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

by Lindsey Chessum

Published: Oct 13, 2012

Pirate Bay Founder Arrested in Cambodia on Charge that Isn’t Copyright Infringement Related

by Lena Mualla

Published: Oct 10, 2012

Picture Imperfect: News on Images in the Public Domain

by Stephen DeGrow

Published: Sep 26, 2012

Joel Tenenbaum’s Unwavering War against the RIAA: The Appellate Decision

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Jul 23, 2012

The Black Keys File Suit as Pizza Hut and Home Depot Play a Familiar Tune

by Rachel Waters

Published: Jul 22, 2012

Bitter “Suite”: Why the Fine Art Resale Royalty Act Should Not Expand

by Emily Nahan-Krotki

Published: Jul 17, 2012

War of the Words: Google’s French Copyright Battles Pave Way for European Market Share Expansion

by Cory Howard

Published: Jul 08, 2012

It’s in the Bag for Warner Brothers

by Claire Little

Published: Jul 02, 2012

Prime Time for Google as YouTube Wins Copyright Battle in French Court

by Rachel Waters

Published: Jun 25, 2012

Viacom and YouTube Fight Continues

by Rob Abb

Published: May 03, 2012

Epic Court Fight Leaves Barbie Reeling: Mattel Appeals Multi-Million Dollar Award to MGA in Copyrights Case

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Apr 22, 2012

JBIPL Symposium Speakers Address Fair Use Doctrine and its Impact on Artists

by Lena Mualla

Published: Apr 15, 2012

Creativity Means Business: The Arts As An Economic Driver

by Pierce Haar

Published: Apr 13, 2012

Intellectual Property and the Creative Arts: The Interplay Between Two Seemingly Different Fields

by Chris Hewitt

Published: Apr 11, 2012

Symposium Seeks to Make Copyright Law Palatable for the Creative Public

by Sarah R. Riedl

Published: Apr 09, 2012

With its Recent Megaupload Indictment, the Government Gets Aggressive in its Efforts to Curtail Copyright Infringement

by Lena Mualla

Published: Apr 07, 2012

So Much for the Public Domain: Supreme Court Broadens Congressional Copyright Powers in Golan v. Holder

by Jason Weber

Published: Apr 01, 2012

A Man With Grand Ideas

by Pierce Haar

Published: Mar 30, 2012

Warner Brothers Erects Barbed Wire Fence Around The Emerald City, Closes Yellow Brick Road

by Rob Abb

Published: Mar 25, 2012

SOPA/PIPA, Foe to Internet Content Providers: Gone for Good, or Making a Comeback?

by Lena Mualla

Published: Mar 23, 2012

Intellectual Property and Pinterest

by Jeremy Smith

Published: Mar 19, 2012

Crimson Tide Rolls Over on Artist

by Sarah R. Riedl

Published: Mar 06, 2012

Pink and Yellow, Pink and Yellow?

by Pierce Haar

Published: Feb 12, 2012

Grooveshark Cannot Escape Legal Woes “Without Paying a Dime”

by Sarah R. Riedl

Published: Feb 04, 2012

‘Shaqtus’ Apparel Slam Dunked: Shaquille O’Neal Scores a Win off the Court in Trademark Infringement Suit

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Jan 17, 2012

Art Appropriation: Fair Use or Piracy

by Chris Hewitt

Published: Jan 07, 2012

Does the Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) Really Signal “The End of the Internet as we know it”?

by Jason Weber

Published: Dec 16, 2011

Is It Worth the Work? (In)Ability of Pop Stars to Procure Future Rights

by Rob Abb & Matthew McClellan

Published: Dec 09, 2011

Adriannnnnnn: Stallone and Co-writer Sued Over “The Expendables”

by Pierce Haar

Published: Nov 25, 2011

Apple and Samsung’s Domestic Battle Goes Global

by Chris Hewitt

Published: Nov 10, 2011

Who’s Not Ready?: Lionsgate Entertainment Sued for Copyright Infringement for Music in the LeBron James Documentary

by Tierryicah D. Mitchell

Published: Nov 08, 2011

Trial Date Set for Next Year in Google Digital Library Case

by Lena Mualla

Published: Nov 06, 2011

The Savory Jazz Collection: When Will These Orphan Works Find a Home?

by Christian Stoffan

Published: Oct 28, 2011

99 Problems and Syl’s Just One: Rap Royalties, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Sued for Copyright Infringement on the ‘Throne’

by Tierryicah D. Mitchell

Published: Oct 24, 2011

Digital Databases in Danger: Authors Wage War on Libraries’ and Archives’ Digital Collections

by Sarah R. Riedl

Published: Oct 21, 2011

Artists Prepare for Battle with RIAA over Looming Termination Rights

by Rob Abb

Published: Oct 19, 2011

Former Rutgers QB Hart’s Case Against EA Sports Falls Incomplete

by Joseph Norman

Published: Oct 13, 2011

Tattoos and Copyrights: Inseparable from the Individual or a ‘Borrowed’ Image?

by Ashley Webb

Published: Sep 17, 2011

Costco Wholesale Corp. v. Omega S.A.: The Beginning of Gray Market Confusion and the End of First Sale Doctrine Protection for Retailers and Consumers

by Greer Benge

Published: Aug 31, 2011

3-Dimensional to 3-Disruptive

by Dana Mullen

Published: Aug 25, 2011

Up in the Air: Amazon Launches Cloud Player without Licenses

by Lisa Peterson

Published: Aug 15, 2011

Mardi Gras “Indian” Suits: Fit for Copyright Protection?

by Rachel Waters

Published: Jul 29, 2011

If you don’t have an iPhone, well, you don’t have an iPhone

by Leslie Daniel

Published: Jul 26, 2011

Can YouTube’s Copyright School Save it from New Copyright Laws?

by Jon Gasior

Published: Jul 25, 2011

Staggering Damages in LimeWire Case Translate “Peer-to-Peer” to “Fear-to-Peer”

by Matthew McClellan

Published: Jul 18, 2011

Righthaven: The Country’s First “Copyright Troll” and its Potential Impact on the Dissemination of Information on the Internet

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Jun 14, 2011

From Cradle to Grave: Panelists Discuss a Spectrum of Intellectual Property Issues

by Alayna R. Ness

Published: May 01, 2011

White House Calls for Tougher Copyright Laws to Protect America’s Intellectual Property

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Apr 16, 2011

Punishing Culpable Infringement: Contribution and Indemnification in Co-Infringement Claims

by Luke MacDowall

Published: Apr 04, 2011

Joel Tenenbaum’s Unwavering War Against the RIAA: The Appellate Decision Coming Soon

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Apr 03, 2011

The Modern Trend Towards Digitization: The Ambitious Plan to Create a United States National Digital Library

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Mar 21, 2011

Competition or Commentary: Vitaminwater’s Trademark Potentially Strengthened by Phony Infringer

by Tiffany R. Johnson

Published: Mar 18, 2011

Shh!! It’s a Secret!: Coca-Cola’s Recipe Revealed?

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Feb 28, 2011

President Obama nominates the “Grokster killer” as U.S. Solicitor General

by Rob Abb

Published: Feb 27, 2011

The U.S. and Japan Differ in Court Analyses of Gray Market Goods, But Yield Same Results

by Lauren M. Tozzi

Published: Feb 21, 2011

Hu Pledges to Protect U.S. Intellectual Property in China: Political Rhetoric or Valid Promise?

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Feb 16, 2011

Fine Art and Fine Food: Two Peas in Different Pods?

by Rob Zawrotny

Published: Feb 01, 2011

Ignorance was Bliss: The Shifting Standard for Patent Infringement Inducement

by Emily L. Cantrell

Published: Jan 01, 2011

It’s All in the Expression: Judge says, “Disturbia” Not Substantially Similar to “Rear Window”

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Dec 25, 2010

Eliminating the First Sale Doctrine for Software Resellers in the Ninth Circuit

by Joseph W. Norman

Published: Dec 15, 2010

When Negotiations Go Sour: The Conflict between Fox and Cablevision and its Impact on the Consumer and Online Piracy

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Nov 25, 2010

To avoid “substantial damages,” Fox News sues to make one thing clear: It did NOT endorse a Democrat.

by Rob Abb

Published: Nov 16, 2010

The Godfather of Facebook: A Possible Trademark Infringement Suit in the Burgeoning Social Gaming Sector

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Oct 26, 2010

A $675,000 Damages Award for Illegal File Sharing: Joel Tenenbaum’s Ferocious Battle Against the Music Industry

by Vlad Vidaeff

Published: Oct 15, 2010

Combating Online Piracy: A Growing Threat with No Clear Plan of Attack

by Tierryicah Mitchell

Published: Sep 14, 2010

Einstein on Copyright: Professorial Lectures and the Future of Commercial Note-Taking Services

by Dirk Lasater

Published: Sep 01, 2010

WTO Resolves IP Conflicts after Uncle Sam TRIPS on the Great Wall of China

by Blake P. Hurt

Published: Jun 19, 2010

ACTA Negotiations Held in Secrecy: How Much Should the Public be Told?

by Alayna Ness

Published: May 07, 2010

The Battle of Viacom v. YouTube: Is It Possible For Everyone to Win?

by Arlene Mu

Published: Apr 29, 2010

Net Neutrality, Revisited: No Statutory Authority for FCC to Regulate ISP Network Management

by Luke Peterson

Published: Apr 10, 2010

“Use in commerce” or “Use in the course of trade”: The Conflict Between U.S. and E.U. Trademark Protection

by Luke Peterson

Published: Apr 07, 2010

No ASCAP Material To Be Performed Here

by Lauren Metcalf

Published: Mar 29, 2010

Spring Symposium Wrap-Up: Part 1, Piracy and the Digitalization of Copyright

by Dirk Lasater

Published: Mar 08, 2010

Spring Symposium Wrap-up: Part 2, Controversy and Challenges of Software IP Protection

by Luke MacDowall

Published: Mar 08, 2010

2010 Symposium: Copyleft vs. Copyright – Streaming Audio Available

Published: Mar 05, 2010

Symposium Preview: The Haunting Implications of the Termination Provisions of the 1978 Copyright Act

by Dirk Lasater

Published: Mar 01, 2010

Symposium Preview: Looking Both Ways at the Intersection of Antitrust and Intellectual Property

by Dirk Lasater

Published: Feb 24, 2010

FCC Rulemaking: ISPs And The Fight Against Internet Piracy

by Luke Peterson

Published: Feb 17, 2010

The Pirate Bay as a Service Provider: Initial Interpretation of the E-Commerce Directive

by Dirk Lasater

Published: Jan 25, 2010

Coursepacks and Copyright Fees: It Doesn’t Matter Who Presses “Copy”

by Lauren Metcalf

Published: Jan 10, 2010

MDY v. Blizzard: Using the DMCA to Enforce the Rules of Fair Play in Online Gaming

by Luke Peterson

Published: Dec 04, 2009

Are Cellphone Ringtones a Public Performance?

by Lauren Metcalf

Published: Dec 02, 2009

International Right to Read: Helping Extend Access for the Blind to Copyrighted Works

by Lauren Metcalf

Published: Nov 18, 2009

Target: Fashionistas Benefit from Lax Copyright & Trademark Laws

by Lauren Metcalf

Published: Nov 11, 2009

One Box, Two Buttons, and Lots of IP Rights: Google’s Design Patent on its Search Page Interface

by Arlene Mu

Published: Oct 08, 2009