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Nintendo v Palworld: Global Implications for Patent Law (Term Paper)
INTRODUCTION During this term, we have touched on international agreements related to copyright and trademark law, which allow intellectual property owners to protect and enforce their rights across multiple jurisdictions. These agreements enable creators to easily and effectively safeguard their works in countries that are party to the agreements. [1] However, a major gap exists […]
Copyright Exemption to fix McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines
I came across an interesting story regarding a copyright issue and McDonald’s ice cream machines: https://ktla.com/news/consumer-business/mcdonalds-restaurants-find-solution-for-infamous-broken-ice-cream-machine-issues McDonald’s ice cream machines are notorious for frequently being out of service. These machines are exclusively supplied by Taylor Company, which previously held the sole copyright and the exclusive right to repair them. This restricted McDonald’s franchisees and other […]