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Common Misconceptions About Trademark Office Actions
A trademark office action is an office notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that explains a problem, legal or procedural, with an application. There are a number of misconceptions about the process for office actions. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we have extensive experience with trademark office actions. In… Read More »
Evidence You Can Use to Prove Trademark Infringement
Trademark infringement is legally actionable. You can bring a claim against an individual, company, or organization that violates your trademark rights. As with other types of intellectual property (IP) cases, evidence is the foundation of a strong trademark infringement claim. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we are proud to be leaders in trademark… Read More »
What Damages Can I Seek in a Copyright Lawsuit?
Through a copyright infringement claim, you can seek a number of different remedies, including financial compensation for your damages. This raises an important question: What types of damages can be recovered in a copyright infringement claim? In Florida, a company may potentially be able to recover for actual losses, the infringer’s profits, and/or statutory… Read More »
Understanding the Lines of Trademark Infringement (What is Too Close?)
A trademark is a unique work, symbol, and phrase that serves as a source identifier for the provider of commercial goods or services. Trademark infringements occur when one party violates another party’s legally protected mark. This raises an important question: How close does it have to be for trademark infringement? The short answer is… Read More »
Three Things to Know About Civil Liability Under Florida Computer Crimes Act
The Florida Computer Crimes Act is a state law that is designed as a counterpart to the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Florida’s state law for computer fraud and abuse is both a criminal statute and a civil statute. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we have the experience needed to take on… Read More »
Spotify and Major Labels Secure Huge Copyright Verdict Against “Pirate” Site (Collection Will Be More Complicated)
According to reporting from Billboard, Spotify and several major record labels have secured a massive copyright verdict against a “piracy” site called “Anna’s Archive.” However, the more than $300 million verdict is considered to be largely symbolic given that the website’s owners and operators are anonymous. Here, our Florida copyright infringement lawyer provides a… Read More »
Taylor Swift Faces Lawsuit for Trademark Infringement
According to a report from Reuters, Taylor Swift is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit for her album “Life of a Showgirl.” Maren Wade claims that the pop star’s album and tour has drowned out her show “Confessions of a Showgirl.” Here, our Boca Raton trademark infringement attorney provides an overview of the allegations and… Read More »
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 »