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The Rise of NIL and Rights of Publicity

The Rise of NIL and Rights of Publicity

By: Nick Georgelis, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixaby.com In 2021, college athletes started legally profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).[1] Athletes across the country such as Caleb Williams, Livvy Dunne, and Bronny James, all began to take advantage of this with NIL valuations eclipsing $2.8 million.[2] This […]

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Tattoos are for Life + 70 Years: Copyright Protection for Tattoos

  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 […]

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#RaiseTheCat: An IP Law Story

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 […]

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