Updated: Aug 24, 2023
A Monsanto employee was recently indicted for theft of trade secrets. The Chinese national, Haitao Xiang, allegedly resigned from his position, purchased a one way ticket to China and was arrested at the airport with Monsanto trade secrets in his possession. Xiang received his PhD in agricultural engineering within the United States, following the same path as many others accused of similar crimes.
Updated: Aug 24, 2023
Canadian Parliament is considering whether building owners can control the reproduction of a famous building's likeness. Author James Bow was set to release a new book featuring a cover-art collage which included an image of the CN Tower, a large radio antenna and tourist attraction located in Toronto. A representative from CN Tower requested the removal of the artwork from the book claiming that it created a commercial link between the book and CN Tower.
Updated: Aug 24, 2023
On October 29th, the NCAA announced it will begin a process that will eventually allow athletes to profit from their image, name and likeness. For years student athletes have used their talents to negotiate college scholarships but many see this as insufficient compensation in light of the enormous revenue that sports bring to these universities. The NCAA announcement may allow students to profit from their rights of publicity much as professional athletes do.
