Pay to Play: Video Game Monetization Patents and the Doctrine of Moral Utility
Kirk wrote a law review article for the Georgetown Technology Law Review regarding game monetization patents and moral utility.
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Kirk wrote a law review article for the Georgetown Technology Law Review regarding game monetization patents and moral utility.
An article written by Kirk Sigmon and a co-author was featured in The Licensing Journal, a publication focused on intellectual property and entertainment law. In the article, the authors discuss the wearables market and various intellectual property issues to consider with wearables (electronics that are worn on the body, like smartwatches and fitness trackers). They […]
Scott Kelly and Kirk Sigmon discuss drafting and prosecuting blockchain-related patents.
Kirk A. Sigmon explains how startups can avoid or mitigate intellectual property traps if they avoid five common mistakes in World Intellectual Property Review. Click here to read the article, “5 common IP traps startups should avoid.” Subscription is required.
Scott M. Kelly and Kirk A. Sigmon are the authors of a paper on data ownership, eSports, copyright, and data rights: The key to key presses: eSports game input streaming and copyright protection, published in the first Interactive Entertainment Law Review. it is available for free on the IELR website. Abstract The eSports industry has […]
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Kirk Sigmon offers a glimpse into the unusual world of ballroom dance patents.
Kirk Sigmon authored this publication on Kirk Sigmon on Food Manufacturing – 10 Strange Food Patents Why they Exist.
Kirk Sigmon explores legal disputes over bottle designs, labels, wax seals, and other alcohol-brand packaging issues.
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