Blogs @IPMadeBare
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A Case Where Patent Law Meets International Commerce
Brown v. Duchesne (1857) Imagine you are in the 1850’s. A foreign ship docking in the United States port of Boston, its equipment bearing an improvement patented in…
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Intellectual Property Law: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Legal Protections
General Overview Of IP Intellectual property (IP) law operates as a cornerstone of modern innovation, protecting creations while balancing the public’s need for access and use. This article…
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Jack Daniel’s v. Bad Spaniels: The Case of Whiskey, Dog Toys, and Trademarks
Jack Daniel’s v Bad Spaniels (2023) What Happened? Jack Daniel’s, the famous whiskey brand, found itself in an unusual legal battle against VIP Products, the maker of a…
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Kewanee v. Bicron: Can State Trade Secret Laws and Federal Patent Laws Work Together?
Kewanee v. Bicron (1974) When you think about protecting your company’s big ideas, the first thought might be patents—a way to secure exclusive rights for your invention. But…
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When Patent Law and Courtroom Rules Collide: Lessons from Astellas Pharma v. Sandoz
Astellas Pharma v. Sandoz (2007) So What Happened? Imagine this: you’re a pharmaceutical company that’s spent years developing a drug to treat a condition affecting millions. You’ve secured…
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How the U.S. Utilitarian Approach to IP Law Unleashes Creativity
Overview of Theory Behind IP Imagine a world without copyright or patent protections. Why would anyone invest time, resources, or creativity into building something new if they had…
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