Communications Law
Figure Skaters’ Use of Copyrighted Music
As a life-long figure skater, I wanted to explore some application of IP law to the skating world for my final project and decided to focus on the copyright implications of skaters’ music selections. The music a skater chooses to skate to forms an integral part of their performance, with presentation being a major component […]
Nintendo vs. the Smash Community: Copyright and Competitive eSports
The Super Smash Bros. franchise is one of the most successful series of games from Japanese video game publisher and developer Nintendo. The most recent entry in the series, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, has sold nearly 34 million copies, making it one of the biggest releases for the Nintendo Switch and the 19th best selling […]
United States Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence
Hello everyone, this is my final project presentation on the intersection of US copyright law and AI. I hope you all enjoy it and find it helpful. Video Link: Presentation Slides Link Jacky Chen
The Importance of Trademark and Passing Off
Trademark and Passing Off within Amer Sports Canada Inc. v Adidas Canada Limited On January 2, 2024, the British Columbia Supreme Court granted an interlocutory injunction for the plaintiff preventing the defendant from using a specific name on their retail store prior to the trial proceeding. The pending trial is between two corporations arguing trademark […]