At the crossroads of our virtual and real worlds––the online and offline––lies the metaverse. As we try to navigate the metaverse’s technology-advanced, online roads, much of our imagination has enabled us to enter and explore this entirely new world. Indeed, it is our imaginations that set the scope and the limitations of such a world. … Continue reading Is it Time to Set Up Shop in the Metaverse?
Unless you’re brave enough to endure the crowded NYC commute to watch the famous New Year’s Eve Ball start its descent at exactly 11:59 p.m., we have all made it a national tradition to gather around the TV with friends and families to watch the ball drop. As we unite to countdown the final moments … Continue reading Zooming into the Metaverse: The Digital Universe Set to Host a Premier New Year’s Eve Party in Paris World
First, crypto. Then, NFTs. Now, the metaverse. What’s next?! Iconic, premium brand Nike has just recently filed seven trademark applications for “virtual goods.” Indeed, Nike has taken just do it to the metaverse, filing for “virtual goods” trademarks and frankly continuing to just do it. Specifically, Nike hopes to protect digital goods in non-fungible tokens, … Continue reading Nike Secretly Swooshes into the Metaverse
Notwithstanding its relatively recent development, TikTok, a popular short-form, video-sharing app, is currently the fastest-growing social networking platform on the internet. Whether used as a medium for expression, a source of entertainment, or a means of connecting, the app has evolved among our social media favorites, now leading Twitter and Reddit. Notably, TikTok runs on … Continue reading Content Creation Gone Wild: YouTube Shorts
You know that buzzword “AI” or “Artificial Intelligence” you’ve heard being thrown around? The one that comes with talk of robots taking over the world by the end of 2050? Well, while many buzzwords are evanescent in nature, and even though the very being of AI relies on artificial, non-human systems or machines, there is … Continue reading Part 2 ~ An Intelligent Way to Protect the Artificial Inventor
Must an “inventor” be a human being? Indeed, in Thaler v. Commissioner of Patents the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia upheld the view of the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms cannot be inventors for the purposes of a U.S. patent. Through a textualist lens, the court … Continue reading Part 1 ~ The Artificial Inventor: Is Artificial Intelligence Eligible to be an Inventor on a Patent?
It’s been over a week since long-distance runners, rhythmic gymnasts, and marathon swimmers took the biggest stage in global sports. Though much of the Olympics known by the world has remained the same, much has changed. Indeed, this year’s Games dodged positive tests, created a new ‘normal’ medal ceremony, tracked the 17-year-old breaking Bolt’s records, … Continue reading The 2020 Tokyo & TikTok Olympic Games
One hour in and the ball is rolling as NIL laws in several states go into effect today. In a long and grueling head-to-head between the NCAA and college athletes, the day has finally come where amateur athletes will now be able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. After years of NCAA amateurism … Continue reading They Shoot… They Score!
Instagram has become synonymous with our day-to-day lives. Whether Sunday morning brunch presents a decadent latté, a day of travel brings ‘Insta-worthy’ memories, or a new product was launched by a company, many of us use and love Instagram. However, the issue of embedded social media posts has stimulated much of a negative following for … Continue reading We’re Suing Instagram?! Embedded Social Media Posts- Who has the (Copy)Right?
The long-awaited debate of whether to legalize the sports betting market might have reached more than just a break even for betters upon Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of the Gaming Compact yesterday evening. Though it is still pending federal approval, the legalization of sports gambling is looking promising upon the governor’s signing. Indeed, the Gaming … Continue reading The 2021 Gaming Compact Making Strides for Sports Betting & Gambling, but still no Lock for Florida
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