Playing with House Money
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 13
On June 6, 2025, a federal judge gave final approval to the long-awaited settlement in the antitrust lawsuit, House v. NCAA (discussed in a previous Fish Tank).
UPDATE: The Beige Battle Ends in a Whimper, Not a Verdict
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 12
In our previous FishTank article “The Great Beige-Off: Influencer Sues for ‘Vibe’ Infringement,” we reported on Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil over allegations of copyright infringement involving neutral-toned social media content.
Technology Digs Deep Under Pyramids
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 11
People have long pondered whether or not the Giza pyramids were indeed solely burial chambers, which was the only known, and archaeologically determined, use—until now.
True Blue: The Monopolization Of Color And Why Using Another Brand’s Color Could Paint You Into A Legal Corner
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 11
As the story goes, Klein was so taken with the indescribable blue of the sky over the Mediterranean in Nice, France, that he dedicated his artistic talent developing a blue that would imbue the canvas with this color in its purest form.
Direwolves are de-extinct. Will we soon have patent pending pterodactyls?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 10
If genetically modified animals, with patented DNA, are released into the wild, would their offspring be covered under the patent? Who would own these animals, nature or Colossal?
Meghan (Markle) AKA the Duchess of Sussex goes from TV “Suits” to real life legal drama
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 10
Despite her pseudo-legal background in Suits, Meghan has been running into one issue after another in her efforts to register the trademark and logo for her new lifestyle company, for now, called “AS EVER”.
Anna Jarvis Gave Us Mother’s Day—and this is how we repaid her?!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 9
By 1930, efforts began in New York to replace Mother’s Day with Parent’s Day because men were more than just breadwinners. Those efforts didn’t catch on, probably because in that era, women often spent more time in the home.
Don’t Stagnate, Collaborate: NikeSkims and The Importance of Brand Collaborations
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 9
In February, Nike and Skims announced that they will be working together on a new brand, NikeSkims. The co-brand will create a new line of training apparel, footwear, and accessories specifically designed to meet the unique needs of women athletes.
Calling All Copyright Small Claims!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 8
Generally, federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over copyright cases, and often, this presents an insurmountable paywall for individual artists and small businesses to vindicate their rights, especially where the value of the individual copyrighted works are relatively low.
NIL, Transfer Portals, and Title IX – The College Sports Revolution
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 8
Hold onto your foam fingers, sports fans – college sports just got a whole lot more interesting! The latest updates to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules are making student-athletes bigger than ever, and it’s not just about the game anymore.