Sat.Jun 14, 2025

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The Patents Behind Your Skincare Routine

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Grace Murphy, J.D. Class of 2026 Prescription drugs have a reputation for making liberal use of the patent system. However, the medications picked up at the pharmacy are not the only patent-protected products in the local drugstore. Many of the lotions, serums, and face washes that line the aisles also make use of patent protection. Unlike the pharmaceutical industry, the skincare industry is not as well known for its patenting practices.

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Reddit Defeats Lawsuit Over WallStreetBets Subreddit–Rogozinski v. Reddit

Eric Goldman

This is one of those oh-so-stupid hard-eyerolling lawsuits that I blog for coverage purposes, but I blog it joylessly and with annoyance at the wasted time. I previously summarized this case: Jaime Rogozinski, a/k/a “ jartek ,” created the r/WallStreetBets subreddit, which became notorious for (among other lowlights) its role as a venue for hyping meme stocks like Gamestop.

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