Kal Raustiala is a professor at UCLA School of Law and author, with Chris Sprigman, of The Knockoff Economy.

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Legally and Musically, the “Blurred Lines” Decision Is a Disaster

Kal Raustiala and Christopher Jon Sprigman

March 12, 2015 12:27 PM

Love Cover Songs? Thank This Terrible Supreme Court Decision About Player Pianos.

Kal Raustiala and Christopher Jon Sprigman

May 12, 2014 10:00 AM

GoldieBlox Should Win Its Court Case Against the Beastie Boys

Kal Raustiala and Christopher Jon Sprigman

Dec 12, 2013 3:24 PM

Why the Gin and Tonic Was the British Empire’s Secret Weapon

Kal Raustiala

Aug 28, 2013 5:50 AM

Why Restoration Hardware’s Knockoffs Are Good for Design

Kal Raustiala and Christopher Jon Sprigman

Nov 26, 2012 4:30 AM

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