Season 5, Episode 20. Face Off: Privacy, Intellectual Property, and the Price of Your Faceprint

Biometric data, essential for modern digital interaction, faces legal challenges globally due to its vulnerability and immutability. Laws like Illinois’s BIPA enforce consent, impacting companies like Facebook and TikTok. As countries evolve their regulations, transparency and accountability emerge as key themes in the use of biometric technologies. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 20. Face Off: Privacy, Intellectual Property, and the Price of Your Faceprint

Season 5, Episode 19. Plug, Play, or Pay: The Legal Code Behind AI Interoperability

The discussion highlights the crucial legal factors shaping AI interoperability, where challenges such as intellectual property rights and competition law arise. Early antitrust cases established the importance of access, while patent battles and landmark court rulings emphasized fair use and developer freedom. International frameworks now guide global AI standards, defining the future of digital innovation. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 19. Plug, Play, or Pay: The Legal Code Behind AI Interoperability

Season 5, Episode 18. Life, Patents, and the Pursuit of Biotech Protection

The emergence of synthetic biology challenges intellectual property law, as scientists create self-replicating organisms. Legal decisions, like Chakrabarty and Myriad Genetics, probe the ownership of genetic innovations. A new WIPO treaty aims for transparency regarding genetic resource origins, addressing biopiracy and protecting traditional knowledge amidst evolving legal frameworks in biotechnology. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 18. Life, Patents, and the Pursuit of Biotech Protection

Season 5, Episode 17. Superpositioned and Protected? IP at the Quantum Frontier

Quantum computing stands at the precipice of transforming our world—and the legal frameworks protecting this revolutionary technology are racing to keep pace.  Dive deep into the realm where quantum physics meets intellectual property as we explore how these powerful machines … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 17. Superpositioned and Protected? IP at the Quantum Frontier

Season 5, Episode 15. Worth Fighting For: IP, Lawsuits, and the Art of Valuation

The episode of Intangiblia delves into the valuation of intellectual property (IP), highlighting its true worth in legal and commercial contexts. Through landmark cases, the podcast discusses methodologies for valuing IP and illustrates how values differ globally, emphasizing the importance of pricing and proof in protecting creative work. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 15. Worth Fighting For: IP, Lawsuits, and the Art of Valuation

Season 5, Episode 13. The IP Legal Playbook Behind Football’s Billion-Dollar Empire

The episode explores football’s complex legal landscape, detailing landmark cases involving broadcasting rights, player name commercialization, and intellectual property. Key topics include high-stakes legal battles, financial agreements, and player rights, emphasizing the economic implications of exclusivity and the legal ownership of names. The discussion highlights the intersection of sports, business, and law. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 13. The IP Legal Playbook Behind Football’s Billion-Dollar Empire

Season 5, Episode 12. Patent Paydays: When Employee Ingenuity Strikes Gold

The content discusses the complexities of intellectual property ownership in the workplace, highlighting the struggles of inventors like John Peterson and Professor Shanks against corporate claims on their innovations. It emphasizes the importance of understanding legal rights surrounding inventions and the evolution of laws ensuring fair compensation for creators globally. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 12. Patent Paydays: When Employee Ingenuity Strikes Gold

Season 5, Episode 8. This Film Has Been Legally Modified: IP Plot Twists Behind the Silver Screen

Courtroom battles are transforming the film industry, exemplified by Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney, which reshaped compensation practices. Global cases, like Femi Adebayo’s victory against piracy and disputes over NFTs, highlight the evolving legal landscape around digital rights and copyright. Understanding these changes is essential for creators and audiences alike. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 8. This Film Has Been Legally Modified: IP Plot Twists Behind the Silver Screen

Season 5, Episode 6. Leaf Me Alone: Green or Greenish Trademarks

Behind every “planet-positive” product wrapped in plastic lies the fascinating paradox of greenwashing—where marketing promises grow faster than bamboo but stand on foundations about as sturdy as a soggy paper straw. Welcome to the messy jungle of environmental branding, where … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 6. Leaf Me Alone: Green or Greenish Trademarks

Season 5, Episode 5. Pairs Well With Fame, Fraud, and a Hint of Lawsuit

The intricate world of wine involves not just taste, but significant intellectual property concerns. Legal battles over names and designations, like “Champanillo” and “Prosecco,” illustrate the stakes involved. From counterfeit issues to trademark disputes, wine terminology holds vast economic value, intertwining agriculture, culture, and law in intriguing ways. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 5. Pairs Well With Fame, Fraud, and a Hint of Lawsuit