Articles by Yeve Chitiga
Yeve Chitiga is a 2L at WCL with a strong interest in Intellectual Property and International Law. Yeve is a Junior Blogger for the IP Brief and a Junior Staff member on the American University International Law Review. She hopes to merge her passion for both areas and work on intellectual property rights in developing countries. She is currently taking Patent Law and IP in Cyberspace and loves both classes! She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting from Claflin University.
In October, Denmark’s first copyright case involving sampling was decided, resulting in a heavy fine. Was such a serious penalty warranted?
The new Patent Reform Act was signed into legislation this month. This article aims to shed some light on how some of its proponents and opponents have reacted.
The battle between federal prosecutors and gang members regularly plays out in the courtroom, as the “feds” seek to end organized crime and gang members fight for their livelihood. In the latest development of a unique lawsuit brought against the Mongols, a nationwide gang, the U.S government is using trademark law in an effort to thwart the gang’s operations.
Is the use of patent infringement lawsuits by patent holders to stifle competition an effective use of patent law, or is this a violation of the underlying principles of patents?
UltraViolet is the proposed new system that will enable consumers to purchase and maintain a library of their favorite movies and TV shows, without any limitation on the type of devices that have viewing capabilities. …
