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How a Florida IP Lawyer Can Help With a Trademark Clearance Search
You need the proper plan before you make a major investment into a new brand. Trademark rights are valuable. It is generally not a good idea to invest into a brand where the trademark rights are not available, or worse, could lead to you facing an infringement claim. A thorough trademark clearance search is… Read More »
What is the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA Act)?
Federal lawmakers are considering reform of United States patent law. The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA Act) is proposed legislation that would clarify key aspects of American patent law. It has bipartisan support, but it has not yet been signed into law. In this article, our Florida patent law litigation attorney provides an overview… Read More »
Why Are Trade Secrets So Valuable
A trade secret is information that derives independent economic value from not being generally known or readily ascertainable by others. In order to qualify for protection, the owner of a trade secret must take reasonable measures to keep the information confidential. Trade secrets can be a very valuable form of intellectual property (IP). At… Read More »
Want to Register a Trademark? Here is What You Have to Prove
A trademark is an important form of intellectual property (IP). Although you are not legally required to register a trademark (there are common law rights in Florida), there are a number of different advantages to doing so. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we have extensive experience with the trademark registration process. In this… Read More »
Judge Rules OpenAI Must Turn Over ChatGPT Chat Logs in Copyright Litigation
On January 8th, 2026, the ABA Journal reported that a federal judge has ruled that OpenAI must turn over millions of ChatGPT chat logs as part of a major copyright litigation case. The plaintiffs in the case are arguing that ChaptGPT was trained with copyright protected material without the proper authorization. In this article,… Read More »
Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter Over AI Company’s Use of Copyright-Protected Characters
On October 1st, 2025, CNBC reported that Disney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI demanding that the company remove its copyright-protected characters from its platform. Character.AI operates a service that allows users to create and interact with character-based chatbots, including some of the most popular Disney characters. Here, our Florida copyright infringement lawyer… Read More »
Miami Companies Locked in Trademark Fight
According to a report from the South Florida Business Journal, two Miami lifestyle companies are locked in a trademark dispute. Aroma360 has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a local competitor. Here, our Florida trademark infringement attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the dispute. Miami Company Alleges Local Competitor Infringed on its Trademark… Read More »
Shein Prevails on Trade Secret Claim Brought By Rival Temu
According to a report from Reuters, Shein has prevailed in an antitrust and trade secret case brought by its rival Temu on some of the claims. A federal judge in Washington, DC dismissed a claim that, among other things, alleged that Shein stole legally protected trade secrets from Temu. The trade secret infringement claim… Read More »
AIG Sues Captive for Counterfeiting in Florida Court
According to a report from Insurance Insider US, AIG is suing a captive insurer and its owner for alleged counterfeiting in a court in Florida. As part of the counterfeit claim, AIG is alleging that the competing business violated both trademark law and copyright law. Here, our Florida counterfeit protection attorneys provide a more… Read More »
What is a Non-Final Trademark Office Action?
As explained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a trademark office action is an official letter from the USPTO that explains the problems with a trademark application. Office actions are split into two broad categories: Non-final; and Final. While getting a non-final office action from the USPTO can be frustrating, it… Read More »