Attribution Is a Must, but It Isn’t a Get‑Out‑of‑Jail‑Free Card
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 4
Giving credit to an author is a nice gesture, but not knowing the rules can get you into trouble.
I Smuggled in a Switch. Then I Learned I Don’t Own the Games
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 3
The shift from “owning a thing” to “holding a key” changes everything about how we consume media – and it brings us to a critical showdown in the world of IP.
LESS IS MORE
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 2
In recent years, companies have gravitated toward a visual trend: the minimalist logo. While some critics dismiss the trend, the shift toward minimalism is rooted in something else other than fashion.
New Year, New Brand? Avoid the A’s Trademark Mistake
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 26, Issue 1
When the Oakland Athletics announced plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028, many fans were excited. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently threw a curveball by refusing the team’s trademark applications for “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics.”
Inventing Life?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 1
Advances in molecular biology have an uncanny knack of doing two things at once: saving lives and giving U.S. patent law a persistent headache.
The Evolution of Artificial Christmas Trees: From Feathered Beginnings to Modern Innovations
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 28
Artificial Christmas trees have become an enduring symbol of holiday cheer, blending tradition with innovation. Today, they are celebrated for their convenience, sustainability, and versatility, but their story began centuries ago as a creative solution to environmental and safety concerns.
Reverse Engineering Without Regret: Strategy Takeaways from the Bobcat – Caterpillar Skid-Steer Clash
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 27
Doosan Bobcat North America filed federal and international lawsuits against Caterpillar alleging Caterpillar improperly reverse engineered loader components.
Nothing Says Christmas Like a Copyright Lawsuit
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 24
Nothing warms the holiday spirit quite like a copyright lawsuit over a light-up reindeer. Back in 2019, two companies went head-to-head over just that when Enchant sued Glowco for copyright infringement.
BUTT OF THE JOKE
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 26
The real tech revolution in sports right now is being powered by AI that uses data from wearable sensors – and crunches numbers faster than any coach with a clipboard could.
How AI is Changing Sports: When Your Smartwatch Knows More Than Your Coach
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 25
The real tech revolution in sports right now is being powered by AI that uses data from wearable sensors – and crunches numbers faster than any coach with a clipboard could.