Copyright & Social Media
Communications Law
Harvard Mouse – Epic Rap Battle Ver.
Term Project by Michelle Lee The link to the video is at the bottom. A few weeks ago, I learned that in 2003, a defamation suit was brought against the rapper Eminem by his childhood bully for allegedly slandering him in the song “Brain Damage”. The judge gave a ruling in the form of rap. […]
The Dirt on Clean Beauty
Aarthi Kamatchinathan’s Term Paper Introduction In recent years, the beauty industry has undergone a significant transformation, with consumers increasingly prioritizing ingredient transparency over brand prestige or packaging appeal. This shift has been driven in part by the rise of the “clean girl aesthetic,” a TikTok trend that emphasizes a natural, minimalist and health-focused approach to […]
NFTs, Blockchain, and Patent Law: Rethinking Innovation Incentives for Decentralized Technologies
Term Paper by Mohammad Kiumarsi Introduction Blockchain technology and its derivative innovation—non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—have rapidly emerged as disruptive forces in the digital economy. These technologies promise decentralized recordkeeping, authentication of ownership, and enhanced digital security. Yet, despite their transformative potential, Canadian patent law struggles to accommodate their unique structures, particularly where innovation is community-driven and […]
Toward Computational Copyright in AI Image Generation: Legal Limits, Technical Challenges, and a Path Forward
Term Paper by Renwen Xia The rapid rise of generative AI, especially in image creation through diffusion models, has exposed the deep inadequacies of current copyright law, which remains trapped in a binary framework of infringement or fair dealing. Here I will explore the legal and technical challenges of this landscape and propose a computational […]