“Traditional Cultural Expression on the International Scene” was the theme of the second panel at the Traditional Cultural Expression Conference in Washington, D.C. Michael S. Shapiro, of the U.S.

Protecting the knowledge and traditional cultural expressions of different cultures and indigenous communities is a complex task. Opinions are divided, but one route may involve IP rights to protect ...

On October 24, 2023, the US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), which is a component of the Department of Commerce, published two notices in the Federal Register seeking input from Tribal Nations ...

If you haven’t heard already, New York Fashion Week is here! As usual, a lineup of awe-inspiring shows is expected to roll out over the next several days, as it does every September and February, ...

Blank white walls get painted over with color and texture as homeowners finally let their culture move in. Interior design outgrows copy-paste minimalism in favor of spaces shaped by lived experiences ...

French American Music and Dance, 1983 Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage An Indian Fair, 1985 India, Mela! Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage The Cape Verdean Connection, 1995 Center for ...

One indication that human nature is not completely determined by culture is facial expressions. Evidence shows that a number of facial expressions are related to similar emotions across cultures.

As we mark the start of a new year and the beginning of winter quarter, I write to share my reflections on the central culture and practice of free expression at the University of Chicago. Together, ...

One indication that human nature is not completely determined by culture is facial expressions. Evidence shows that a number of facial expressions are related to similar emotions across cultures.