Can a fictional product infringe on a ‘real world’ trademark?

By: Jessica Gonzalez In 2012, The Dark Knight Rises was released, producing mass Batman hysteria across the country.  The infamous Catwoman, also known as Selina Kyle, had her eye on a particular piece of software the characters referred to as “clean slate.” The program could erase Kyle’s criminal history from every computer database in the… Read More Can a fictional product infringe on a ‘real world’ trademark?

Gene Patents in Canada

By: Andrew Glenny Medical professionals are occasionally confronted with barriers to ideal treatment for patients caused by patents.  These cases are usually caused by inability to use certain prescriptions or methods due to a patent that claims them.  This problem is usually alleviated with the licensing of that product to be distributed in hospitals.  One… Read More Gene Patents in Canada

CurrentC’s Data Breach Results in Major Setback for the Apple Pay Rival

By: Linda Vo Over the past few years, technological advancements have allowed people to streamline just about every aspect of their lives in one convenient place: their smartphones.  Two weeks ago, Apple Pay was launched, enabling consumers to now securely store their credit card information on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices… Read More CurrentC’s Data Breach Results in Major Setback for the Apple Pay Rival

Importance of Keeping Human Agents Involved in Red-Light Camera Usage Posted by Joseph Rinaldi

By: Joseph Rinaldi The advancement of technology has enabled the enforcement of traffic laws in ways that were not envisioned or possible when many of these laws were created. One example of this phenomenon involves the enforcement of traffic laws through the use of automated cameras placed at intersections in numerous cities across the United… Read More Importance of Keeping Human Agents Involved in Red-Light Camera Usage Posted by Joseph Rinaldi

Hope for Fashion? Converse Attacks “Knock-Offs” in Trademark Infringement Case

  By: Briana Polan Trademark protection has afforded producers the ability to provide source-identifying marks in order to reduce customer search costs in the marketplace.  In many cases, a company will seek trade dress protection, a companion of trademark, which protects packaging or appearance of products.  As with any law, various industries tend to benefit… Read More Hope for Fashion? Converse Attacks “Knock-Offs” in Trademark Infringement Case