Communications Law
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Polo Ralph Lauren v. U.S. POLO ASSN. – A 38-year Trademark Saga
(Professor Festinger please mark this post for my 20%) Introduction In class a few weeks back we compared the two penguin designs that were the subjects of the case, Promafil Canada Ltée v. Munsingwear Inc. This case got me thinking of two logos that have caused me some confusion personally. Polo Ralph Lauren (PRL) and […]
Burger King Trolls McDonalds After They Lose Trademark Battle in the EU
This is from a while back but I came across it scrolling through Instagram. Back in 2019, Mcdonald’s lost a trademark battle regarding their iconic Big Mac burger and the prefix “Mc” against Irish burger chain Supermacs. (McDonald’s Loses Trademark Battle) The article I linked explains a bit of the legal battle. This instance has […]
Formula 1 and IP – Why F1 and Patents Don’t Mesh
Hi everyone, As the new Formula 1 (F1) season is fast approaching, the first race of the season being on March 20th, I was curious about how F1 handles IP. This curiosity is derived from the innovation that F1 exhibits each season. For those that do not know, each year each F1 team has to […]
Vaccines and IP Law – Should vaccine patents be waived in the face of a pandemic?
One interesting topic I thought of in relation to IP law is IP and COVID-19 vaccines. As the wealthy countries of the world vaccinate their populations, even arriving at the stage of providing a third booster dose, developing nations lag significantly far behind in vaccination rates. This is partially due to supply issues as wealthy […]