Tag Archives: Design Patent

Analyzing Fandom: Cosplay

Posted on by Suzanne Jackiw

Continuing the exploration of fandom, and its associated legal snares, we turn to cosplay. Costumed play, cosplay for short, is the hobby, and sometimes profession, of dressing up as a character from fantasy, comics, tv, movies, video games, or any … Continue reading →

Patently Protected

Posted on by Suzanne Jackiw

Riot Games, creator of League of Legends, recently secured the patent for their spectator mode. The initial response was less than positive. Between King attempting to block the Banner Saga over trademark concerns and ongoing concerns over patent trolls, the … Continue reading →