Let’s start with a banger of a question: Is music sampling today genius art… or just intellectual theft with a better plugin? You hear it all the time — a familiar melody in a new track, a viral TikTok sound pulled from a 90s R&B chorus, or a remix that slaps so hard it makes … Read more
“Do I really need to go to the store to see if this couch fits?”Short answer: No.Longer answer: Not when AR’s turning your phone into a showroom. Augmented reality (AR) shopping isn’t some far-off futuristic fantasy anymore—it’s here, now, and it’s rapidly replacing the traditional in-store browsing experience. In 2025, customers don’t just want to … Read more
“Wait… can they really get sued for that dress?”If you’ve ever browsed fast fashion sites and thought, “This looks just like that Mugler bodysuit Beyoncé wore…” — you’re not imagining things. It’s not just déjà vu, it’s a legal minefield, and it’s exploding in 2025. Fashion may move fast, but so do intellectual property (IP) … Read more
“Can I just use any sound on TikTok?”Short answer: No. But also, kinda yes. It depends. If you’re a creator, brand partner, or influencer trying to keep it cute AND compliant on TikTok in 2025, you need to understand the real deal with copyright, music licensing, and what’s fair game—before your content gets muted, flagged, … Read more
Let’s be real—video games in 2025 aren’t just games anymore. They’re full-blown economies, metaverses, fashion runways, concert venues, and digital hangout spots for millions. So when you’re dealing with billion-dollar universes like Fortnite and Roblox, you’d better believe the lawyers are logging in, too. And not to play. They’re coming for IP—Intellectual Property.And this, my … Read more
Let’s get something out of the way real quick:Memes aren’t just goofy pictures with Impact font anymore.They’re culture.They’re marketing tools.They’re how Gen Z communicates everything from love to late-stage capitalism.And let’s be honest—some memes carry more influence than Super Bowl ads. So… naturally, the question arises:“Can I own a meme? Like legally? Like trademark it?” … Read more
Imagine waking up one day, scrolling through your phone, and—bam—there you are…Saying things you never said.Wearing clothes you don’t own.Maybe doing something wildly inappropriate or weirdly impressive. But it’s not actually you.It’s a deepfake—a digital clone so convincing even your mom had to watch it twice. Now here’s the million-dollar question:Who owns that version of … Read more
Let’s set the scene. You’ve poured your heart into a product, created a name you love, designed packaging that slaps—and boom, someone else starts selling under your name, hijacking your listings, or worse… filing their trademark before you got around to it. Ouch. Whether you’re slinging hand-poured candles on Etsy or dominating a niche on … Read more
“It’s not about who invents first. It’s about who owns it.” Intellectual property (IP) isn’t just legal paperwork. In today’s economy, it’s a weapon, a currency, a global flex. Patents mean power. Trademarks build empires. And when it comes to who’s dominating the global IP game, the two heavyweights stepping into the ring are — … Read more
“So… who owns what the robot writes?” If you’ve ever used AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or any of the zillion content generators popping up online, this question has probably crossed your mind. Maybe you used AI to write a killer blog post, generate a logo, or even craft an entire eBook. And then the … Read more