The Great Beige-Off: Influencer Sues for ‘Vibe’ Infringement
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 2
Generally, copyright protects the specific expression of ideas, such as the arrangement and presentation of visual elements, but it does not protect general concepts or styles.
Protecting Memes: Can You Own a Viral Sensation?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 2
In the age of the internet, memes are a universal language. A meme is a piece of content, typically an image, video, text, or a combination of these, that spreads rapidly across the internet, often with humorous, relatable, or satirical undertones.
Eggnog – Love It or Love to Hate It?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 1
Eggnog may be tracked back to the medieval British beverage posset – a warm, thickened milk drink made with wine or beer, cream or sugar, eggs, bread or oatmeal, and spices.
Happy Public Domain Day
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 1
Public Domain Day is celebrated on January 1st and commemorates the expiration of copyright protection for certain creative works.
The Rich History of Hot Chocolate
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 30
Hot chocolate, also known as hot cocoa, is a beloved beverage enjoyed by many around the world. Its history is as rich and complex as the drink itself, spanning thousands of years and multiple continents, evolving from a cold and spicy drink to one that is typically warm and sweet.
A White Out: Holiday Cheer for Collegiate Sports Licensing
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 29
This holiday season, many will hope it’s a white out, a classic white Christmas, as they unwrap gifts of licensed collegiate apparel. While thanking the givers of those gifts is probably the right thing to do, I’d say thank the White Out.
FishBits 2024 Wrapped!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 22
Check out our year in review in this special article of FishBits 2024 Wrapped!
Cracking Nature’s Code: How AI is Revolutionizing Science
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 28
Artificial intelligence has long been heralded for its transformative potential, but this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry offers a glimpse of how AI is already reshaping our understanding of the natural world.
Will you add MetaBirkin to your holiday wish list?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 21
In 2021, artist Mason Rothschild created a series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that depict fuzzy handbags called “MetaBirkins” which he offered for sale on the NFT marketplace OpenSea. In 2022, the French luxury brand Hermès, known for its “Birkin” handbags, filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement and other claims against Rothschild.
Keeping It Cool: The Kimchi Storage Revolution
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 27
Kimchi has a finicky side when it comes to storage: too cold, it freezes; too warm, it ferments too fast, turning overly sour. Centuries ago, before the luxury of refrigerators, Koreans devised a genius solution…