Episodes
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 17, LEGO my IP
On this episode, associates discuss the recent LEGO lawsuit against a competitor on copyright and trademark grounds because of similarities between LEGO minifigures and action figures produced by the competitor. Associates also overview some other legal battles of toy and gaming companies around...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 16, Appellate Deference in Patent Trials: Why It Matters
Appellate review of patent cases gets complicated, especially when legal conclusions rest on disputed facts. In this episode, Adrienne Dellinger, IP Litigation Associate at Caldwell Cassady & Curry PC, joins associates to walk us through how courts handle appellate review of claim construction…
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 15, Cox Communications: Is Copyright Cooked?
When can an internet provider be held liable for what its users do online? On this episode, associates break down the Supreme Court's decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment and what it means for the future of copyright enforcement in the digital age.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 14, From Maurer to the Stars: Following Dan Amin's Tea Leaves to In-House Counsel at Lucasfilm
On this episode, audio editors follow Maurer alum Dan Amin's journey from law school to Lucasfilm. Join us for a conversation about following your intuition, the controversial thumbs up emoji, and quintessential Star Wars lore.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 13, AI, Art, and "Wait That's Mine"
On this episode, associates consider the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on the work of different creative industries. The discussion revolves around the Human Artistry Campaign's "Stealing Isn't Innovation" campaign, the ongoing New York Times v. OpenAI case, and how the training of LLMs can...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 12, John Squires IPR IRL LOL
On this episode, associates explore the "Squires era" at the USPTO, examining how Director John Squires has leveraged the Arthrex decision to centralize power and drastically lower PTAB institution rates. From the procedural shock of the Blackhawk ruling to the rise of summary denials, the group...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 11, Give the Monkey His Copyright and Other Curious Cases of Authorship
On this episode, associates discuss what it means to be an "Author" under the Copyright Act. The episode dives into Authorship of animals, the divine, and AI in the modern age.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 10, The Surveillance State at Your Door
On this episode, associates discuss Amazon's Ring technology which occupies a contested space in modern life, embodying a central conflict between personal security and collective privacy. On one hand, it is marketed and widely adopted as a consumer-friendly home security tool, empowering...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 9, Made by Man? Patent Law and the Return of the Dinosaurs
On this episode, associates explore how U.S. patent law might handle a real-world Jurassic Park. From Chakrabarty to Myriad, they dig into whether resurrected species, hybrid genomes, and dino-based pharmaceuticals could ever be patented—or if nature still owns the rights to its oldest creations.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 8, The Environmental Impact of Generative AI
On this episode, associates explore the intricate relationship between Generative AI, the data centers that power it, and the resulting environmental impact.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 7, Oh Boy! Mickey Mouse Enters the Public Domain
On this episode, associates discuss recent IP entering the public domain, including an overview of the history of copyright law, how companies use trademark protection, and certain media recently entering or about to enter the public domain– including Disney’s Steamboat Willie.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 6, An Interview with David Joyal: VP of Patents at Coty, Inc.
On this episode, audio editors sit down with David Joyal: musician, scientist, attorney, and the VP of Legal, Patents at one of the world's largest beauty companies.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 5, Optis Takes a Bite out of Apple
On this episode, associates discuss the intense patent showdown between Optis and Apple.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 4, Mark My [Offensive] Words
On this episode, associates discuss the latest chapter of Erik Brunetti's fight with the USPTO.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 3, To Sample or Not to Sample?
On this episode, associates are joined by Professor Robert Meitus to discuss sampling in the music industry.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 2, An Interview with Chris Reed: EVP and General Counsel of Fox TV
On this episode, our audio editors sit down with Chris Reed, the EVP and General Counsel of Fox TV, to discuss IP law, his work, and legal journey.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 1, The Kids Aren’t Alright: COPPA in Online Gaming
On this episode, associates discuss recent whistleblower allegations against META, the limitations of COPPA, and other similar controversies.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 15, AlgoRhythms Symposium Recap: Bill Patry and the AI Music Business
On this episode, associates continue discuss the AlgoRhythms Symposium, a conference centered on copyright, music, and artificial intelligence, including a discussion on the keynote speaker and his address, Bill Patry.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 14, AlgoRhythms Symposium Recap: Copyrightability and Infringement of AI-Generated Music
On this episode, associates recap the panels and discussions held during the AlgoRhythms Symposium, a conference centered on copyright, music, and artificial intelligence.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 13, Patents and Regulatory Exclusivity
On this episode, associates are joined by Professor Jennifer Oliva to discuss the world of regulatory exclusivities and how they interact with patents.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 12, Intersection of IP and Health Law
On this episode, associates are joined by Professor Jennifer Oliva to discuss her work and the intersection of intellectual property and health law.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 11, From Briefs to Bytes: Chad Main’s Journey into Legal Tech
On this episode, associates are joined by Chad Main to discuss his legal journey, his opinions on legal automation and practical business considerations for users, and more on the intersection between the legal tech industry and IP rights.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 10, Lawsuits over "Superman" Intellectual Property
On this episode, associates discuss the latest IP disputes, specifically about foreign copyrights, inspired by the lawsuit filed by Superman co-creator Joe Shuster against DC Comics and its parent company - Warner Bros.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 9, Untangling Patent Tickets: A Deep Dive Into SB 150 and Pharmaceutical IP Reform
On this episode, associates discuss the Senate Bill 150 - the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 8, USPTO Under the Trump Administration
On this episode, associates discuss how the USPTO might be affected by the Trump administration.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 6, Movie Magic: IP Behind the Scenes
On this episode, associates discuss IP and Copyright Protection in TV and Cinema.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 7, Copyright and AI: Meta Comes Under Fire for Alleged Intentional Infringement
On this episode, associates discuss Meta's ongoing Copyright litigation, GoPro's patent infringement case, and the infringement case against DraftKings and FanDuel.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 5, Catchphrase Clash: Influencers, Trends, and Trademark Battles
On this episode, associates discuss the increasing challenges that influencers face while trying to protect their catchphrases with trademarks.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 4, Patently Green: How Rethinking IP Laws Can Improve Sustainability
On this episode, associates discuss how rethinking IP laws around the world can improve international sustainability and promote circular economies.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 3, IP, Antitrust and Civil RICO: Lawsuits Against Nvidia and Shein
On this episode, associates discuss the implications of Xockets' case against Microsoft, Nvidia & RPX, and RICO’s case against Shein.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 2, Scraping The Classics - Dancing Queens and Prancing Monarchs
On this episode, associates discuss AI and Copyright issues surrounding the ongoing UMG Records v. Uncharted Labs case.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 1, Inspiration or Imitation - The Legal Side of Musical Creativity
On this episode, associates discuss copyright issues surrounding "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus and "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 20, Trademarks at Coachella - How the Desert Festival Shapes IP Law
On this episode, associates discuss the relevance of Trademark Law at one of America's biggest annual music festivals - Coachella.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 19, How Tribute Bands Can Navigate IP Laws
On this episode, Karlie, Srija, and Yimming discuss the lawsuit involving the famous American band Earth, Wind, and Fire v. the tribute band known as The Illumination: The EWF Experience. The discussion revolves around trademark infringement and other claims raised by the band against The...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 18, A Survey of AI Regulation
On this episode, Jackson, Tanner, and Hunter discuss the background of artificial intelligence and its various categories. Specifically, the group delves into the approaches and legislation concerning AI by the European Union and the American Federal Trade Commission.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 17: The Unified Patent Court: A New Era for EU Patents
On this episode, associates Andy, Jenna, and Arathi delve into the recently established Unified Patent Court (UPC) in the European Union. The discussion will cover background information of the new system, its advantages and disadvantages, and a comparative analysis between the UPC and the United...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 16, Trademarks and Brain Scans
on this episode, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan delve into a discussion concerning the utilitization of trademark consumer surveys, the impact of using these surveys in trademark disputes — particularly in likelihood of confusion cases — and the potential risk reduction through the use of brain scans.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 15, The Latest on NIL with the Attack on NCAA Recruiting Guidelines
On this episode, Hunter, Jackson, and Tanner engage in a discussion about the legal implications of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and Tennessee & Virginia's Attorney General suits against the NCAA. The focus of their conversation revolves around the legal challenges faced by the NCAA for imposing...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 14, Redefining Expression in Ink - Copyright Law & Tattoos
On this episode, Jenna, Andy, and Arathi delve into the intricacies of the Copyright Act, shedding light on its background. They explore three monumental copyright cases related to tattoos and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the overarching challenges associated with copyright ownership...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 13, Limitations on Extraterritorial Trademark Infringement Recovery
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Srija, Yiming, and Karlie sit down with Indiana University Maurer School of Law's Professor Marshall Leaffer. The episode focuses on the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International. In this discussion, the associates and Professor...
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Episode 12, The Sticky Legal Issues Around Trademarking Candy Shapes
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Jenna, Andy, and Arathi examine the legal aspects of trademarks and candy shapes. These associates discuss historical cases, what candy shapes, such as KitKat bars, have and have not been trademarked in the United States, and trademark comparisons between the…
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 11, Do NIL Bills Really Protect College Athletes' Rights?
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan host Professor Jayma Meyer to discuss the NCAA, historical student-athlete cases, and proposed NIL bills.
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Fire of Genius, Vol.13, Ep. 10, An Updated Discussion on Jack Daniels' Win at the Supreme Court
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Hunter , Jackson, and Tanner discuss the procedural details, final decision, and the effects of the Supreme Court case Jack Daniel's Properties v. VIP Products.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 9, The Broader Social Impacts of Innovation
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Caroline and Taylor welcome Professor Peter Lee from University of California, Davis School of Law, to discuss ways to enhance the wider societal effects of innovation.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 8, The Writer's Strike
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan sit down to discuss the 2023 writer's strike and its impact on the discussions and uses of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 7, Misleading Patent Signals
On this episode of Fire of Genius, Caroline and Taylor sit down with Professor Greg Reilly of Chicago-Kent College of Law to discuss Professor Reilly's recently published paper regarding how differently distinct audiences may perceive various ways patents signal information and evaluate the…
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 6, Trends in Right to Repair
On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Tanner, Jackson, and Hunter discuss the Right to Repair and its impact on technology, agriculture, consumer rights, and environmental sustainability.
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Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 5, Is IP Law Failing Independent Fashion Designers and Small Businesses?
On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Karlie, Srija, and Yiming discuss how traditional IP protections are favoring small businesses and allowing fast fashion companies to capitalize on this defect.
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IP Lessons From Barbenheimer
On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Jenna Sur, Andy Eddington, and Arathi Kumar discuss the intellectual property background within the two-part blockbuster combination: Barbie and Oppenheimer.
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A Discussion of Competition vs. Data Privacy Law In The EU
Caroline McCord and Taylor Nunley speak with Guest Marek Kobryń to discuss his paper on whether EU data protection cases should further be governed by EU competition and anti-trust laws.
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