By: Natasha Patel, Staff Writer In March 2021, a digital work of art sold for $69.3 million at Christie’s.[1] Digital art is being sold currently for millions of dollars, including abstract renditions of pixels, crude sketches, and even pet rocks. But these pieces of art are not pieces by Van Gogh […]
By Jennifer Carter, Web Editor Designers are fighting an increasing number of battles against copyright, trademark, and patent infringers both in-store and online, while also revolutionizing their battle tactics to respond to a new wave of invasions by knock-off manufacturers. In recent years, the United States Supreme Court, the World […]
By Kurt Valentine, Staff Writer Throughout the 1800s, Americans attended traveling circuses that “showcas[ed] stunning tattooed [women] to amazed audiences”.[1] Tattooed people were viewed as entertainment; they were human oddities.[2] Perceptions changed, tattoos have moved into the mainstream. In 2015, a Harris Poll asked Americans if they would be […]
By Joseph Baublitz, Staff Writer A new hashtag has been trending with Pennsylvanians and NBA fans to celebrate the Philadelphia 76ers’ wins, #RaiseTheCat. This celebration has become viral. A company, however, has filed for a trademark on the hashtag, which may chill any efforts to raise money for an animal […]
By Melissa Sarnicke, Staff Writer As the world’s premier jeweler since 1837, Tiffany & Co. is known for its sophisticated and timeless jewelry and exceptional craftsmanship, particularly for its diamond engagement rings.[1] Tiffany’s dazzling diamonds radiate elegance, adorning celebrities in movies, magazines, and on the red carpet.[2] In 2012, […]
Death of the Author: Copyright and the Public Domain By Nicole Prieto The law favors protecting the rights of real property owners, but it also favors limiting someone’s control over property after death, i.e., “deadhand control.” [1] But what about intellectual property? What ends up happening to something as […]
