Blog – Anna Radke

How Will Brexit Affect the Fashion Industry?

Dodano 1 marca 20191 marca 2019 przez Anna Radke

By: Sheila Nsue Nfono Brexit has been an ongoing subject of the global political debate and widely covered by the media. Since the referendum that put the United Kingdom (the “UK”) in a unique and unprecedented position, as the first Member State to leave the European Union (the “EU”), the British Government has been continuously working to set the terms of the future rel... Czytaj dalej »

Do You Want to Work in the Fashion Industry in the US? It’s Possible!

Dodano 7 grudnia 20188 grudnia 2018 przez Anna Radke

Those who know me probably have already realized that nothing is impossible is my personal mantra and that fashion is my great passion. I decided to write this post as numerous people have asked me how to build a fashion career in the United States. It is really possible and you can start your American dream very so... Czytaj dalej »

Is Appropriation Art Appropriate?

Dodano 30 listopada 20171 grudnia 2017 przez Anna Radke

One of the most interesting issues in copyright law is whether copyright protection should be extended to appropriation art. In his article "Copyright, Borrowed Images, and Appropriation Art: An Economic Approach," William Landes raises an important point that such decision sh... Czytaj dalej »

Are We Really Running Out of Innovation?

Dodano 20 października 201721 października 2017 przez Anna Radke

Robert Gordon’s vision, presented in his book "The Rise and Fall of American Growth,” is quite reasonable, but also pessimistic. As I was reading his thoughts that after the 1970s the standard economic measure of impact of innovation and technological changes has significantly slowed down, the Roman Empire came to my mind. Again, the title of Gordon’s work is “The Rise and Fall ... Czytaj dalej »

How Do You Apply to Law School in the United States?

Dodano 14 października 201714 października 2017 przez Anna Radke

Becoming a lawyer is a long process that requires a lot of dedication. However, every legal career starts with a law school application. I'd like to introduce you to the initial step everyone has to take in order to become a lawyer in the United States. There are primarily two ways to achieve it, which I discussed in this Czytaj dalej »

Should Strong Trademarks Receive Narrower Scope of Protection?

Dodano 12 września 201712 września 2017 przez Anna Radke

Trademark Law: Avoiding Confusion Among Consumers The original idea behind trademark law was to protect consumers. Under the current legal regime in the United States, the distinctiveness of a certain mark is what is actually protected under the law. However, the governing likelihood of confusion test, contrary to what its name suggests,... Czytaj dalej »

Foreigner’s Guide: How to Become a Lawyer in the United States?

Dodano 5 września 20175 września 2017 przez Anna Radke

Back-to-school season inspired me to finally write a post about becoming a lawyer in the United States. People often ask me: "Can you become a lawyer if you're not a US citizen?" The answer is YES. However, this career path for a foreigner can be really challenging and daunting at times. There are primarily two ways to gain the ability to practice law in the... Czytaj dalej »

Anna Meets Fashion
and the the Law

Dodano 29 lipca 201713 sierpnia 2017 przez admin

Welcome Everyone! I started this blog as I would like to introduce you to two passions of mine: fashion and the law. My goal is to provide you with both practical and theoretical understanding about what this emerging area of law is. However, don’t expect purely legal posts. I will interview people who inspire me, cover the most interesting events, discuss the changes in the fashion industry (als... Czytaj dalej »

Fashion Law 101

Dodano 29 lipca 201714 sierpnia 2017 przez admin

The twenty-first century has redefined fashion – fashion has achieved a status of an over trillion dollar global industry. Consumers around the world wear the same brands; more and more people are able to name the key designers; haute couture designs are moving exhibitions of craft. Fashion is not only about apparel anymore; it is a complex phenomenon that refers to disciplines such as art, sociology, bu... Czytaj dalej »

Have You Ever Tried to Define Creativity?

Dodano 29 lipca 201718 sierpnia 2017 przez admin

A question how constraints affect creativity has been a subject of an ongoing debate for decades. Not only psychologists, but also intellectual property law experts argue how restrictions promote or discourage creativity. Joseph Fishman’s article “Creating Around Copyright” inspired me to write how broad or narrow constraint scope contributes to increase in it. Fishman outlines nu... Czytaj dalej »