The IPKat

MAY 5, 2024

Contemporary IP issues in a virtual setting ( 23 May 2024) On 23 May 2024, Stockholm University’s LLM in European Intellectual Property Law Alumni Community will be holding its 1st Alumni Community Scientific Event where it will discuss contemporary IP issues in a virtual setting. Register here to attend.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 18, 2023

A concert producer and a promoter must face a trademark infringement suit over their "Legacy Reunion of Earth, Wind & Fire Alumni" concerts after a Florida federal judge found Thursday there were enough ties to the Sunshine State to haul the two defendants into court there.

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

After plaintiffs objected, defendants changed their name to “Legacy Reunion of Earth Wind & Fire Alumni,” made logo and color changes, and ceased using the “Phoenix” logo. The use of the word ‘alumni’ is not enough to dispel the notion that Defendants’ band is not sponsored.” Thus, they satisfied the second element of NFU.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The entity that owns the intellectual property of the musical group Earth Wind & Fire asked a Florida federal judge on Wednesday to grant it a win on trademark infringement claims against a concert producer and a promoter, arguing their "Legacy Reunion of Earth, Wind & Fire Alumni" concerts created significant marketplace confusion.

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Intellectual Property Brief

APRIL 24, 2021

A profile of WCL alum Jonathan Roberts.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 24, 2023

It was a pleasant surprise to see the virtual hearing room filled with IP Osgoode alumni, which demonstrated the program’s effectiveness in launching its students to fulfilling careers. During my internship, I always felt supported by other IP Osgoode alumni, as well as the entire legal team at SOCAN.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Bethune-Cookman University wants the Eleventh Circuit to allow an injunction barring an alumni association named for its founder from using its trademarks and variations of its name and colors, including the founder's name, after a Florida district court judge denied its request.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As NCAA institutions, athletes, and other stakeholders continue to adjust to the new normal of name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes, a new trend is emerging: donor and alumni led third party organizations focused on helping athletes grow their brands and connect with potential NIL partners. By: Miller Nash LLP

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IP Law 360

MAY 10, 2022

A Wisconsin federal judge held Tuesday that the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation can't score a new trial after the Federal Circuit affirmed that Apple's products don't infringe its microprocessor patent and tossed a $506 million judgment, finding that WARF isn't entitled to revisit an infringement theory it had dropped.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I am stopping my alumni [membership] and removing my alumni sticker from my car and sending back my ASU alumni plate. Even assuming that 0.0002% of the alumni base believed that the profanity-laden posts were actually coming from ASU, that didn’t show confusion.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Firing back against a $47 million lawsuit accusing it of monopolizing the market for utility data management, an Atlanta software company countersued for trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition against a startup founded by its alumni.

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Art Law Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Tap into your alumni networks through online communities and in real life. Almost every college and university has a LinkedIn alumni group, so search for yours. The staff at your alma mater are looking for ways to keep alumni engaged, valued, and connected to students, and you can be a part of that.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2022

He also was active with student government, served as a Board Fellow with a local nonprofit theatre company, led a student organization focused on Sports and Entertainment Law, and worked to further the efforts of the school’s advancement and development efforts with top alumni and donors.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 8, 2021

The successful candidate will manage the LLM and certificate programs, Summer Program, academic events, communications, student advising, and alumni networking. Vacancies American University is seeking an Assistant Director for PIJIP (Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property)'s Academic Program.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 11, 2024

Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached 580,000 students through its in-person and virtual programming, and 185,000 of its alumni are college or career-aged. We recently spoke with CCC’s Catherine Hodges to learn more about this initiative: Q: How did you first hear about Girls Who Code and what motivated you to get involved?

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 28, 2022

Erin, as you may know, is an alumni of Iowa-Grant, and so here he is at OG+S! He’s been watching the news, and unlike many, he wants to learn more rather than hide his head under a pillow. As such, he did what any good politician or lawyer would do – he asked his network about opportunities.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 21, 2023

The Defendant, Perq Software, LLC (“Perq”), according to their website, was founded in 2008 by Andy Medley and Scott Hill , two Harvard Business School alumni set out to untangle a big, hairy problem with multifamily. Since launching their website in 2011, Disintermediation has handled over one million chat messages.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Our countless student internships and graduate research opportunities have diversified the international IP law dialogue, and I am so proud of our alumni who have leveraged their experiences into successful careers and now give back to our programming and the wider community.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Burk’s extraordinary impact through his prolific scholarship and academic accomplishments, the founding of UCI Law, and his mentorship of UCI Law students and alumni — as well as intellectual property scholars and lawyers across the world — will live on”.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

She is also active in service to The University of Illinois College of Law and on the board of directors of the alumni association for University of Illinois Laboratory High School.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Applicant argued that ZTA is an "affinity mark" like those commonly licensed by sororities, fraternities, and colleges "to multiple manufacturers to sponsor or endorse the production of official merchandise for members, alumni, supporters and so forth to acquire for the purpose of displaying the member, alumnus, or supporter’s ‘affinity’ for their (..)

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IPilogue

JANUARY 11, 2023

When I asked the alumni speakers their advice for someone who has never had a summer legal placement before, Denver Bandstra, Associate at Bereskin & Parr LLP, reminded me that I would get used to it “just like any other job.”

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It needs to send the message to its students, not to mention its alumni and donors, that they take academic integrity seriously. In the end, the school cannot afford to ignore a repeated pattern of plagiarism by its president. It’s that simple. The school needs to take decisive action that is transparent and forceful.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As long as I can remember, Michigan and its alumni have taken great pride on Michigan’s academic standing, its admission standards, and an ethos grounded in playing by the rules. But that pride and reputation seem to be lost in the anger over potentially losing a championship season.

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43(B)log

JULY 15, 2022

Likewise, although inquiries from alumni weren’t necessarily evidence of actual confusion, they could show likely confusion and support an irreparable harm finding. However, the district court “went too far by requiring the Spence Group to remove two sculptures.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Goodman: Alumni network used to make connections w/clinics. So we are trying for a “revenue revolution,” including by using IP, especially patents. Gard: what are the alternatives to traditional clinic client relationships? Contract w/MIT: obligated to help every student who comes to us. That can be a struggle.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Nonetheless, Sarah is optimistic about the future, but first she has to get those B Corp forms in. * Rathfinny is generously offering a 10% discount on its wines for Herbert Smith Freehills alumni. The offer is valid between 27th February 2023 and 30th April 2023.

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The IPKat

JULY 13, 2021

Future events hosted by UIC Law Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law: Thinking About IP and ADR Internationally: What Every Lawyer and Corporate Counsel Should Know – Thursday, August 19 IP, Privacy, and Technology Corporate Counsel Conference – Friday, September 17 International IP Practice Seminar – Friday, October 8 IP (..)

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Herbert Smith Freehills

APRIL 5, 2022

Tim is a great supporter of the Grand Alumni Reunions, and is looking forward to them taking place for real again. You just have to be aware of what you are asking of your outside lawyers. I am always very grateful for our lawyers who put in the hard shifts from time to time. ”.

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The Art Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

Story here. Background here.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

IP and Tech Corporate Counsel Conference – Friday, September 17 International IP Practice Seminar (Co-Organized with WIPO and Kuhnen & Wacker) – Friday, October 8 (see Forthcoming Events for reader discounts) IP Center Alumni & Friends Virtual Reception – Friday, October 29 65th Annual IP Law Conference – Thursday and Friday, November 4 - 5 (..)

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Herbert Smith Freehills

JUNE 28, 2023

Then create healthy boundaries that protect these things. This article was first published in Herbert Smith Freehills alumni webpage. Develop absolute clarity on core values, what gives you energy and what’s most important to you.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 11, 2022

They compared their colleges to a small nation, compared their schools to other countries, including landmarks, “passports” while traveling and even likened their respective alumni associations to tax collectors. While, the exact landmarks and references were often changed, the ideas and the order they were presented in were identical.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

He did an alumni interview that went poorly and was rejected soon after. Blaming the alumni for this unwanted development, he launched a broad-based attack campaign against the interviewer and his family. I’m blogging this in part because of the shocking facts. Ho Ka Terence Yung really wanted to attend Georgetown Law.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 13, 2024

(Coons press release) The Bill has already obtained support from a number of stakeholders who receive federal research funding, including the Bayh-Dole Coalition; Association of American Universities (AAU); Association of Public and Land Grant Universities; University of Delaware; University of Colorado; Colorado State University; University of Nebraska (..)

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Intellectual Property Brief

MAY 17, 2022

Karan Chhina is a trademark attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) where he examines trademark applications to determine their registrability. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where he received bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. He completed his J.D. at Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

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Intellectual Property Brief

APRIL 26, 2022

At WCL, Victoria Phillips is the Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, a founder of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property,

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