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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 »
Four Common Mistakes that Can Undermine an IP Audit
An intellectual property audit is a systematic review and evaluation of a company’s intangible assets, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and proprietary data. The objective is to identify what is owned, what is properly protected, and where legal or commercial risks may exist. At Perkins Law – Brand Protection, we are proud to… Read More »
Top Strategies to Develop and Protect Your Brand
Branding matters. A brand is how companies can distinguish themselves and communicate their message to their target audience. Developing and protecting a brand can make a big difference. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we provide comprehensive legal guidance and support to companies and organizations in Florida. Here, our Florida brand protection attorney highlights… Read More »
Proposed CLEAR Act Would Create New Notification Requirements for AI Training and Copyright Protected Work
On February 11th, 2026, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced the Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting (CLEAR) Act. The legislation seeks to create new federal notification requirements that must be followed by generative AI companies that engage in training using copyright protected works. Here, our Florida copyright lawyer… Read More »
Internet Celebrity Mr. Beast Settles Trade Secret Dispute With Former IT Employee
On February 11th, 2026, Bloomberg Law News reported that Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson) has agreed to settle a trade secret dispute with one of his former information technology (IT) workers (Leroy Nabers). The ultra-famous internet star’s company had accused the employee of misappropriating a legally protected trade secret. Here, our Boca Raton trade secret… Read More »