Sheff Named Visiting Overseas Researcher at Institute of Intellectual Property, Tokyo

Professor Sheff presents the results of his research in Tokyo.

Professor Sheff presents the results of his research in Tokyo.

IPLC Director Professor Jeremy Sheff was selected as a 2016-17 Visiting Overseas Researcher by the Institute of Intellectual Property (IIP) in Tokyo, Japan, through a program entrusted to IIP by the Japan Patent Office. Professor Sheff spent two months in Tokyo, where he conducted empirical research on Japan's trademark registration system.

Professor Sheff blogged about his summer research in Tokyo, and the slides from his final presentation may be found here.

Subotnik Wins Award for Empirical Research Project on the Role of Intellectual Property in the Business and Art of Photography

Professors Eva Subotnik, Jessica Sibley (Northeastern University School of Law), and Peter DiCola (Northwestern University School of Law) have been awarded a $10,000 grant for intellectual property and innovation research from the Spangenberg Center for Law, Technology & the Arts at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. 

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Intellectual Property Law Society Event: “Overview of The Beverage Alcohol Industry: Careers and Insight Into This $100 Billion Industry.”

The Intellectual Property Law Society invites you to come learn about the complex regulatory structure that governs the beverage alcohol industry. With a dynamic panel composed of industry insiders and practicing lawyers, students will get an exciting peek into this niche area of the law. Our panelists will be discussing the basics behind the importation and distribution process, along with the governing legal framework. They will also be touching on how intellectual property plays a role in the creation and marketing of alcohol brands, and will offer advice on how to break into this fascinating area of the law. This event will take place in the Atrium on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm. Food and Drinks will be served. 
 

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