Fire of Genius

IP Theory

A podcast dedicated to all things IP presented by the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

  1. Apr 20

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 15, Cox Communications: Is Copyright Cooked?

    When can an internet provider be held liable for what its users do online? On this episode, associates break down the Supreme Court's decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment and what it means for the future of copyright enforcement in the digital age.

  2. Apr 13

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 14, From Maurer to the Stars: Following Dan Amin's Tea Leaves to In-House Counsel at Lucasfilm

    On this episode, audio editors follow Maurer alum Dan Amin's journey from law school to Lucasfilm. Join us for a conversation about following your intuition, the controversial thumbs up emoji, and quintessential Star Wars lore.

  3. Apr 6

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 13, AI, Art, and "Wait That's Mine"

    On this episode, associates consider the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on the work of different creative industries. The discussion revolves around the Human Artistry Campaign's "Stealing Isn't Innovation" campaign, the ongoing New York Times v. OpenAI case, and how the training of LLMs can involve multiple potential copyright concerns along the process.

  4. Mar 31

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 12, John Squires IPR IRL LOL

    On this episode, associates explore the "Squires era" at the USPTO, examining how Director John Squires has leveraged the Arthrex decision to centralize power and drastically lower PTAB institution rates. From the procedural shock of the Blackhawk ruling to the rise of summary denials, the group analyzes whether this shift brings necessary accountability or introduces a new era of unreviewable discretion.

  5. Mar 9

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 11, Give the Monkey His Copyright and Other Curious Cases of Authorship

    On this episode, associates discuss what it means to be an "Author" under the Copyright Act. The episode dives into Authorship of animals, the divine, and AI in the modern age.

  6. Mar 2

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 10, The Surveillance State at Your Door

    On this episode, associates discuss Amazon's Ring technology which occupies a contested space in modern life, embodying a central conflict between personal security and collective privacy. On one hand, it is marketed and widely adopted as a consumer-friendly home security tool, empowering individuals to protect their property and communities. On the other, it is sharply criticized for its expansive storage of individual's biometric information, as well as for its conflict with existing laws across jurisdictions.

  7. Feb 23

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 9, Made by Man? Patent Law and the Return of the Dinosaurs

    On this episode, associates explore how U.S. patent law might handle a real-world Jurassic Park. From Chakrabarty to Myriad, they dig into whether resurrected species, hybrid genomes, and dino-based pharmaceuticals could ever be patented—or if nature still owns the rights to its oldest creations.

  8. Feb 16

    Fire of Genius, Vol. 15, Ep. 8, The Environmental Impact of Generative AI

    On this episode, associates explore the intricate relationship between Generative AI, the data centers that power it, and the resulting environmental impact.

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A podcast dedicated to all things IP presented by the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

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  • Creator
    IP Theory
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IP Theory
  • Show Website
    Fire of Genius