Did a Legal Battle Delay the Future of Flight? When Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on December 17, 1903, with the first successful powered flight, they didn’t just launch…
When Bitcoin emerged in 2009, few people realized that the technology behind it—blockchain—would trigger a patent gold rush. Today, companies from tech giants to small startups are racing to patent…
When people ask why I’m drawn to law, they usually mean, What field are you interested in? Patent law, I answer. That part’s straightforward. But the question that actually follows…
Imagine building a groundbreaking new product, only to be blindsided by a lawsuit from a company you’ve never heard of. They claim you’re infringing on a patent—but they don’t actually…
At first glance, open source software and patents seem completely at odds with each other. Open source is all about sharing code freely, while patents are designed to give exclusive…
I used to think of engineering and law as opposing forces in the universe—like matter and antimatter, cats and cucumbers, or tabs and spaces in code formatting debates. Engineering felt…
Few toys have stood the test of time quite like LEGO. From childhood playrooms to architectural models, LEGO bricks have become a global icon. But what made this simple interlocking…
Back in 2014, the Supreme Court made a decision that sent shockwaves through the tech world. In a case called Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International, the Court established a…
There’s something deeply satisfying about solving a problem in exactly the wrong way—and having it work anyway. Picture this: I’m five years old, sitting at our family dinner table, staring…
Few brands in history are as instantly recognizable as Coca-Cola. From its signature red-and-white logo to its unmistakable taste, Coca-Cola has become a global icon. But behind its success lies…