Social media may prove to be a new tool in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) searches. In its privacy policy, Meta purports to only comply with government requests…

Formula 1 (“F1”) has been rapidly growing, with each season bringing new rules and upgrades aimed at enhancing fan engagement, improving driver safety, and fueling the sport’s global momentum. New…

Now more than ever, the music industry is at a crossroads, balancing the potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for artistic production. AI music generators,…

Few phrases carry more weight or more risk than “based on a true story.” It promises authenticity while leaving room for invention, persuading viewers that what they are about to…

Introduction The punitive damages system for trademark infringement serves as an important legal mechanism to combat malicious conduct and protect brand value. Although both China and the United States employ…

This December, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment. The case marks a turning point in the decades-long saga of litigation between media…

On 26 February 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a judgement in favour of Italian fashion designer Valentino S.p.A. against U.S. designer and manufacturer…

“Sunday Ticket,” a lucrative broadcasting program of the National Football League (“NFL”), has for years allowed fans to watch out-of-market games (games not available in their local area) at a…

When Netflix’s Love Is Blind first premiered, viewers were captivated by the premise of someone falling in love without seeing their partner’s face, proposing through a wall, and then walking…

Thomas Y. Lu* Download a PDF version of this article here. United States federal judges have long recognized the importance of word mark distinctiveness in resolving disputes over a word…