Trademark Prosecution

A lawsuit between MLB Players Inc. and DraftKings could reshape NIL rights for pro athletes. With the court allowing the case to move forward, the outcome may impact how sportsbooks use player likenesses. Mark Klein looks at how this case could drive big changes—win or lose.

New NIL rules now allow colleges to pay athletes directly, making staying in school more lucrative than going pro for some. Texas QB Quinn Ewers turned down $8 million to stay in college and was drafted for much less. Let’s explore how this shift could reshape college sports—and why going pro might no longer be the obvious choice.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) constantly consumes data to improve its capabilities. When that data includes someone else's copyrighted material, does using it constitute copyright infringement? One court just said it can be. Let’s look at what the ruling means and how it may impact businesses and creators.