Fire of Genius

A podcast dedicated to all things IP presented by the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Fire of Genius Vol. 12, Ep. 2 Law of Fashion 3

On this week's episode of Fire of Genius, Lilly, Hannah, and Allissa discuss Lilly's Note submission on the legal implications and possible remedies of AR technology in virtual "fitting rooms" and on "make-up counters".  This podcast was recorded last semester and graciously passed on to Volume 12 while. our new Associates work on their own content. 

09-09
17:04

Fire of Genius Vol. 12, Ep. 1 Welcome Back

Editor in Chief, Lilly Huff, and Audio Editor, Megan Wheeler welcome back Fire of Genius listeners and briefly share the work that has already been put into this year's Volume and what they look forward to in the coming year.  Our Associates are already excited to record, and special thanks to Luke Steffe, Business Manager, for his help in getting new recording equipment for the continuation of this podcast. 

09-02
05:25

Fire of Genius Vol. 11 Ep. 25: Volume 11 Wrap-up

On this episode of Fire of Genius, leaving Podcast Editor, Chris McMillan, and leaving Editor-in-Chief, Zach Shepard, interview Professor Mark Janis on the accomplishments of IP Theory and Center for Intellectual Property this year.  They also interview the incoming Editor-in-Chief, Lilly Huff, and incoming Podcast editor, Megan Wheeler, on their plans for volume 12 of IP Theory next year. 

05-06
17:43

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 19, How Tribute Bands Can Navigate IP Laws

On this episode, Karlie, Srija, and Yimming discuss the lawsuit involving the famous American band Earth, Wind, and Fire v. the tribute band known as The Illumination: The EWF Experience. The discussion revolves around trademark infringement and other claims raised by the band against The Illumination, citing their use of "EWF Experience" and a similar logo in their performances and promotions. The group also examines legal precedents and other instances to explore the nuanced boundary between imitation and infringement within the realm of tribute bands.

04-09
12:55

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 18, A Survey of AI Regulation

On this episode, Jackson, Tanner, and Hunter discuss the background of artificial intelligence and its various categories. Specifically, the group delves into the approaches and legislation concerning AI by the European Union and the American Federal Trade Commission.

03-29
21:32

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 17: The Unified Patent Court: A New Era for EU Patents

On this episode, associates Andy, Jenna, and Arathi delve into the recently established Unified Patent Court (UPC) in the European Union. The discussion will cover background information of the new system, its advantages and disadvantages, and a comparative analysis between the UPC and the United States patent system.

03-25
12:29

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 16, Trademarks and Brain Scans

on this episode, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan delve into a discussion concerning the utilitization of trademark consumer surveys, the impact of using these surveys in trademark disputes — particularly in likelihood of confusion cases — and the potential risk reduction through the use of brain scans.

03-02
15:46

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 15, The Latest on NIL with the Attack on NCAA Recruiting Guidelines

On this episode, Hunter, Jackson, and Tanner engage in a discussion about the legal implications of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and Tennessee & Virginia's Attorney General suits against the NCAA. The focus of their conversation revolves around the legal challenges faced by the NCAA for imposing restrictions on students' use of their NIL.

02-23
16:05

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 14, Redefining Expression in Ink - Copyright Law & Tattoos

On this episode, Jenna, Andy, and Arathi delve into the intricacies of the Copyright Act, shedding light on its background. They explore three monumental copyright cases related to tattoos and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the overarching challenges associated with copyright ownership within the tattoo industry.

02-16
18:09

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 13, Limitations on Extraterritorial Trademark Infringement Recovery

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Srija, Yiming, and Karlie sit down with Indiana University Maurer School of Law's Professor Marshall Leaffer. The episode focuses on the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International. In this discussion, the associates and Professor Leaffer speak about extraterritorial trademark infringement recovery limitations.

02-12
20:04

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Episode 12, The Sticky Legal Issues Around Trademarking Candy Shapes

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Jenna, Andy, and Arathi examine the legal aspects of trademarks and candy shapes. These associates discuss historical cases, what candy shapes, such as KitKat bars, have and have not been trademarked in the United States, and trademark comparisons between the U.S. and Europe.

02-02
18:09

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 11, Do NIL Bills Really Protect College Athletes' Rights?

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan host Professor Jayma Meyer to discuss the NCAA, historical student-athlete cases, and proposed NIL bills.

01-26
31:36

Fire of Genius, Vol.13, Ep. 10, An Updated Discussion on Jack Daniels' Win at the Supreme Court

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Hunter , Jackson, and Tanner discuss the procedural details, final decision, and the effects of the Supreme Court case Jack Daniel's Properties v. VIP Products.

01-19
17:27

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 9, The Broader Social Impacts of Innovation

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Caroline and Taylor welcome Professor Peter Lee from University of California, Davis School of Law, to discuss ways to enhance the wider societal effects of innovation.

12-11
47:55

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 8, The Writer's Strike

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Ben, Amelia, and Tianyuan sit down to discuss the 2023 writer's strike and its impact on the discussions and uses of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property.

11-17
14:49

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 7, Misleading Patent Signals

On this episode of Fire of Genius, Caroline and Taylor sit down with Professor Greg Reilly of Chicago-Kent College of Law to discuss Professor Reilly's recently published paper regarding how differently distinct audiences may perceive various ways patents signal information and evaluate the results of those perceptions.

11-10
27:30

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 6, Trends in Right to Repair

On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Tanner, Jackson, and Hunter discuss the Right to Repair and its impact on technology, agriculture, consumer rights, and environmental sustainability.

11-03
19:58

Fire of Genius, Vol. 13, Ep. 5, Is IP Law Failing Independent Fashion Designers and Small Businesses?

On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Karlie, Srija, and Yiming discuss how traditional IP protections are favoring small businesses and allowing fast fashion companies to capitalize on this defect. 

10-27
16:11

IP Lessons From Barbenheimer

On this episode of Fire of Genius, associates Jenna Sur, Andy Eddington, and Arathi Kumar discuss the intellectual property background within the two-part blockbuster combination: Barbie and Oppenheimer.

10-20
19:25

A Discussion of Competition vs. Data Privacy Law In The EU

Caroline McCord and Taylor Nunley speak with Guest Marek Kobryń to discuss his paper on whether EU data protection cases should further be governed by EU competition and anti-trust laws.

10-03
27:30

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