IP Relations with Russia Severed Following Ukraine Invasion

Russia IP theft

There was possibly no better harbinger for the eventual fall of the Soviet Union than opening day of the country’s first McDonald’s. In 1990, one year prior to the Soviet Union’s dissolution, thousands of eager Moscow residents waited in line for a chance at scoring a Big Mac and fries. The restaurant, a mere three […]

We all have phones in today’s age. Phones have become so advance that we can listen to music, watch internet shows, and do so much more with the touch of a button. Phones have become even more advance with the advent of mobile apps. For example, look at the iPhone, one of Apple’s best-selling products. […]

Refurbishing electronics could lead to infringement

Refurbishing goods. Electronic products are extremely expensive nowadays. Some phones cost well over a 1,000$, which is definitely not cheap. Rather than spending hundreds and thousands of dollars to purchase a new product, some people may buy refurbished goods instead. However, refurbished goods generally vary in quality and amount of work needed to restore the […]

The Copyright Troll

Copyright and the Internet. The internet. We all know of it and we all use it. It has so many neat things that could keep us entertained for hours. But not everything on the internet is free. Sometimes you have to pay to get authorization to use or download something from the internet, which leads […]

What do you meme copyright infringement?

Memes: What are they? Memes are silly images with a funny caption designed to make you laugh or brighten your day. It’s almost impossible to not see a meme when you use the internet. So many unforgettable memes like Rage comics, Bad Luck Brian, Overly Attached Girlfriend, and many others have been posted all over […]

A little bit on patent infringement and patent rights.

You’ve probably heard of patents. But what kind of rights do they really give a person and what happens when those rights are violated?  There are many kinds of patents, but we’ll specifically be taking about utility patents and the rights that flow from them. Utility patents Utility patents generally protect an invention or some […]

Uber, Lyft, and patents.

It used to be a hassle getting around town without a car. Even if you had a car, parking could still be a pain.  But that’s no longer the case. In today’s age of cellphones and apps, fast and cheap transportation is only a tap away. With the advent of ride sharing apps, anyone with […]

Apple Watches and Infringement

The Apple Watch function that gave rise to a lawsuit. Every year, Apple, Inc. (or Apple) unveils a new and innovative product that consumers go crazy over. Whether it’s the latest version of the iPhone or Macbook, there’s always another improved Apple product to buy. With each new product, Apple adds a new feature or […]

Swiping left and lawsuits.

Most of us have tried online dating apps, either to find dates or just to meet new people. Bumble, Tinder, and Coffee Meets Bagel are some of the most popular apps people use to find dates or future lovers. Although new dating apps come and go, Tinder has remained strong throughout the years. But Tinder […]

Fighting for Siri

Portal Communications

IPhones, iPads, and Macbooks are some of the most popular products on today’s market. It would be pretty darn hard to walk down the street without seeing at least one of them. These products have gained world wide recognition and their key features have become iconic among public consumers. One of these key features include […]