Law Practice
Apr. 7, 2015
Wired for price discrimination
The Internet of Things will provide manufacturers the opportunity to sell their products in a more personalized way.
Irina D. Manta
Professor
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Irina is associate dean for research and faculty development, professor of law, and founding director of the Center for Intellectual Property Law (CIPL) at Hofstra.
The "Internet of Things" is coming; are you ready? Mattel Inc. is. The Internet of Things refers to the near future in which most consumer goods will be computerized and constantly connected to the Internet.
In the sunny depiction of the Internet of Things, life will become easier and more convenient. For instance, your refrigerator will simply order more milk when you run low. But there are also some dark predictions about the effects of the Internet of Things on our privacy. A...
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