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Rebecca Tushnet
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Justices’ Trademark Consensus Belies Constitutional Rift
June 14, 2024
The US Supreme Court’s Thursday decision blocking registration of a “Trump Too Small” trademark turned into a proxy fight over the justices’ methodology, with nods…
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Could the U.S. Ban Fossil Fuel Ads?
June 14, 2024
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres raised eyebrows Wednesday when he called on world leaders to ban advertising for fossil fuels. The request is not without…
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What happens if “I do” ends…otherwise? Stanton professor of the first amendment Rebecca Tushnet is an expert in the law of engagement rings. For years,…
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When Adobe Inc. released its Firefly image-generating software last year, the company said the artificial intelligence model was trained mainly on Adobe Stock, its database…
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Vera Drew never received a cease-and-desist letter. She would like to be very clear on that point. Drew headed to the Toronto International Film Festival…
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The Bizarre Future of Batman Toys
March 15, 2024
Winnie-the-Pooh and Mickey Mouse were canaries in the copyright coal mine. When the characters entered the public domain over the last two years, they inspired…
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It’s high noon at the High Court for internet free speech. What’s next for social media users?
February 27, 2024
In a marathon oral argument lasting nearly four hours, the US Supreme Court on Monday took on a pair of cases that could eventually transform…
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Supreme Court preview: NetChoice v. Paxton
February 21, 2024
The Supreme Court soon will decide if social media platforms must allow certain kinds of speech on their platforms.
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For decades, the Copyright Office has been a small and sleepy office within the Library of Congress. Each year, the agency’s 450 employees register roughly…
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Wellness Wednesday: Red Cross lifts restrictions on blood donations for members of the LGBTQ+ community
January 24, 2024
The Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration ended blood donor restrictions for gay and bisexual…
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How Coffee Farmers in Hawaii Fought Counterfeit Kona Beans
January 19, 2024
On the volcanic slopes of Hawaii’s Big Island, hundreds of farmers in the Kona region produce one of the most expensive coffees in the world.
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Holly Herndon’s Infinite Art
November 13, 2023
Last fall, the artist and musician Holly Herndon visited Torreciudad, a shrine to the Virgin Mary associated with the controversial Catholic group Opus Dei, in…
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Hard Fork: Casey Goes to the White House + The Copyright Battle Over Artificial Intelligence + HatGPT
November 3, 2023
President Biden’s new executive order on artificial intelligence has a little bit of everything for everyone concerned about A.I. Casey takes us inside the White…
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Salty much? McCormick threatens to sue Maryland business over Old Bay-like cannabis sticker
October 12, 2023
An Annapolis business owner said the parent company of Old Bay seasoning should quit being so crabby and learn to appreciate a compliment — or…
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Harvard Law IP expert explains how Disney has influenced US copyright law to protect Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh
October 6, 2023
Rebecca Tushnet spoke with Harvard Law Today about how Disney has influenced copyright law in the U.S. and how creators can use works now in the public domain.
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Can Blockchain Turbocharge Fan Fiction And Protect Authors From AI’s Threat?
September 28, 2023
The internet gave fanfiction a shot in the arm, making it easy for writers and readers to find each other and obsess over their favorite…
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Key issues in writers’ case against OpenAI explained
September 22, 2023
In a conversation with the Harvard Gazette, Rebecca Tushnet talks about the Authors Guild's case against OpenAI and some of the broader legal issues around emerging tech.
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Is ChatGPT more foul than fair?
September 22, 2023
There’s been a lot of buzz around ChapGPT, Bard, and other generative AI tools since they burst into public view back in January. But not…