Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to File a Trademark Application in Florida
A trademark is an important form of intellectual property (IP) protection. If you are considering protecting your brand, a formal trademark application may be the right option. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we have extensive experience helping businesses and entrepreneurs prepare and file trademark applications. Here, our Florida trademark registration attorney provides a… Read More »
Nascar Files Lawsuit Over Counterfeit Products
According to a report from Sportico, Nascar has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop an apparent rise in the number of counterfeit products that are being sold using its protected branding. Indeed, the stock car racing entity is suing hundreds of anonymous, internet-based defendants for the alleged marketing, sale, and distribution of… Read More »
Meta, Mark Zuckerberg Sued Over Alleged Widespread Copyright Infringement
According to a report from the Financial Times, Meta and its founder Mark Zuckerberg have been sued for alleged widespread copyright infringement. Several large groups are suing the tech giant over its purported use of copyrighted works to train its Llama AI model. Here, our Florida copyright lawyer provides a more comprehensive overview of… Read More »
Taylor Swift Files Trademark Application for Elements of Voice
On June 1st, 2026, Bloomberg Law News reported that Taylor Swift has filed a trademark application to seek intellectual property protection for elements of her voice. If approved by the USPTO, it could be significant for the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Here, our Florida trademark registration attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of… Read More »
Why a Cease and Desist Letter is Often the First Step to Stop IP Infringement
If your company’s intellectual property (IP) rights were breached, you can take legal action. As a general rule, the first step is not to go to court. For most cases, a cease and desist letter can be a powerful tool for addressing copyright, trademark, or patent infringement. Here, our Florida cease and desist attorney… Read More »
Estee Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Products
According to a report from the Insurance Journal, Estee Lauder has filed an intellectual property lawsuit against Walmart on the grounds that the retail giant has facilitated the sale of counterfeit products. In a lawsuit filed in a court in California, the company alleged that Walmart sold counterfeit fragrance of several products, including Clinique,… Read More »
Supreme Court Declines to Hear AI Copyright Case
On March 2nd, 2026, Reuters reported that the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a potentially major issue related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright infringement. The nation’s highest court will not hear a case from computer scientist Stephen Thaler from Missouri who was denied a copyright registration for a… Read More »
CrowdStrike Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Competitor
On March 9th, 2026, Reuters reported that CrowdStrike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a competing company. One of the tech firm’s primary rivals, AiStrike, is accused of developing a brand that would create confusion in the mind of a reasonable consumer. Here, our Boca Raton trademark infringement attorney explains the key things to… Read More »
OpenAI Sued for Copyright Infringement By Nielsen Over Gracenote
According to a report from Axios, OpenAI has been sued for copyright infringement by Nielsen, the large multinational corporation that owns Gracenote. Notably, Gracenote is one of the leading entertainment metadata providers in the United States. Here, our Florida copyright law attorney provides a more detailed overview of the case. Copyright Infringement Lawsuit: An… Read More »
What is a “Patent Troll”?
The term “patent troll” is a pejorative used to refer to a person or entity that acquires patent rights primarily to enforce them against others through licensing demands or litigation rather than to develop, manufacture, or commercialize any underlying technology. Notably, these persons/entities often target companies with claims of infringement, seeking settlements that are… Read More »