Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

A federal trademark lawsuit between 7-Eleven and Nike over an Air Max 95 sneaker raises fundamental questions about brand identity and consumer perception. Can a convenience store claim exclusive rights to a colour combination, and at what point does visual identity become so recognisable that consumers assume a commercial connection exists? The dispute challenges conventional thinking about trademark protection and explores how far brand recognition extends beyond logos and names.

As artificial intelligence gains the ability to replicate voices, images, and distinctive personal characteristics with remarkable accuracy, celebrities like Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey are turning to trademark law to protect their identities from unauthorized AI-generated impersonation. This proactive legal strategy offers important lessons for creatives, businesses, and individuals whose personal brands may be vulnerable to digital exploitation in an era where the line between authentic and synth

On July 9, the federal circuit issued a decision in Wyeth LLC v. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, affirming a district court's grant of judgment as a matter of law ("JMOL") invalidating Wyeth's asserted claims...