On February 20, 2026, Gadgets, Gigabytes and Goodwill Blog co-editor Owen Wolfe spoke at the Fordham School of Law as part of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal Symposium, The Meaning of Ownership: Rethinking Intellectual Property, Creativity, and Control in the Age of Innovation. Owen discussed how courts have so far applied
Alvin Joiner, better known by his stage name Xzibit, is a rapper, actor, and record executive. He is also the face behind a cannabis brand called BRASS KNUCKLES, which is currently owned by a company called Hero Brands, Inc. In a recent lawsuit, Xzibit’s ex-wife, Krista Joiner, alleges that through a smokescreen of assignments, Xzibit
Seyfarth’s Patent Litigation practice group and partner Lisa Meyerhoff have earned recognition as “Highly Recommended” in World Intellectual Property Review‘s “USA Patents Rankings” for 2025. The firm earned the designation for its contentious patent work, with Meyerhoff gaining the same honor individually.
The WIPR’s national patent rankings spotlight leading law firms and
Unrivaled is a 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. The league has attracted many established WNBA stars, like Ms. Stewart, as well as up-and-coming young players like Paige Bueckers, who signed a deal to play in Unrivaled even before she was selected as the first overall pick in the
As the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots meet again on football’s biggest stage, the rematch inevitably pulls everyone back to one moment. Different rosters. Different seasons. Same unresolved question. With a championship on the line, memories of the one-yard line come rushing back, not because the teams are the same, but because the
The International Trademark Association (INTA) has recognized intellectual property associate John “J.C.” Heinbockel as one of its 2026 Rising Stars, a distinction that celebrates emerging leaders in the IP profession.
INTA’s Rising Star program identifies individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to intellectual property law through substantive work and leadership potential. Honorees are selected for
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Join Seyfarth partners Lauren Leipold and Ken Wilton as they present their annual recap of the most significant trademark law and litigation
Eminem’s recent trademark activities raise a question. Is Slim being shady in attempting to enforce his trademark rights, or is he duly protecting his brands? Protecting one’s trademarks isn’t just for big businesses, online retailers, or chain stores. It’s for musical artists too. As discussed in What’s in a (Band) Name? Why Bands Need Trademark
Merci, Danke, and Thank You—different in linguistic origin, yet all express gratitude. Now that we are in the holiday season, you may want to convey appreciation to someone by expressing thanks or giving a gift, perhaps chocolate. After all, saying “thank you” is commonly associated with chocolate, at least according to the Trademark Trial and
Introduction
A collision is on the horizon. The collision is between a strict interpretation of the human authorship requirement under U.S. copyright law, and the ascendence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) as an essential element of modern creativity. From publishing and advertising to music, film, media, and software development, AI systems are reshaping workflows