Corpus Lexicology in the Service of Intellectual Property Law: Insights from Several Federal Court Cases Involving Business Brand Names

Description

This seminar will explore the intersection of intellectual property law and corpus linguistics, focusing on how linguistic analysis can inform legal decisions in trademark and brand name disputes. Analyzing language through extensive text databases can yield empirical evidence for intellectual property cases. This approach is especially valuable in assessing whether a brand name is generic, descriptive, or distinctive, which is essential in trademark disputes. By examining real-world federal court cases, this seminar demonstrates how linguistic data has been used to resolve disputes over business brand names. It provides practical insights for legal professionals on how to leverage linguistic evidence in litigation, and strengthens their arguments and improves the accuracy of legal interpretations. This can lead to more consistent and fair outcomes in intellectual property cases, particularly in disputes over trademark validity or infringement.

Period	28 Mar 2025
Held at	EEH Academic
Degree of Recognition	International