Trademark Prosecution

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.

Marvin Harrison Jr. was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. But no official NFL or NFL store has his jerseys for sale. The reason is a lawsuit filed by merch company Fanatics. The dispute stems from a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal Harrison Jr. signed while at Ohio State.