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Financial Services Company Sued for Trade Secret Misappropriation

By Perkins Law |

According to a report from Financial News, Marex—a global financial services platform—is facing a civil federal lawsuit for trade secret misappropriation. The complaint, filed by London-based fintech company RVAssets, alleges that two of its former employees improperly replicated its securities options trading software for Marex. Within this blog post, our Florida trade secret misappropriation… Read More »

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Trademark Cancellation Claim Dismissed, Claimant Failed to Show “Genuine Adversity”

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According to a report from Bloomberg Law, a federal appeals court has ruled that a trademark cancellation petition was properly dismissed by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Among other things, the court ruled that the plaintiff failed to show “genuine adversity.” Here, our South Florida trademark cancellation attorney provides an overview of… Read More »

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Federal Judge: Thomson Reuters AI Copyright Lawsuit Must Go to Trial

By Perkins Law |

According to reporting from Reuters, a federal judge has ruled that the Thomson Reuters artificial intelligence (AI) copyright infringement lawsuit must go to trial. It is a case that could have significant implications for the future of large language models (LLMs). In this article, our Florida copyright infringement attorney provides an overview of the… Read More »

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Adidas Files Notice of Opposition Against LIV Trademark

By Perkins Law |

According to a report from Yahoo News, Adidas—the Germany-based multinational athletic apparel company—has filed a Notice of Opposition against LIV’s trademark filing. LIV is a professional golf tour that recently started a merger with the PGA. Adidas argues that the LIV logo is confusingly similar to its own trademark-protected logo. Here, our Florida trademark… Read More »

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Why You Need to Conduct a Trademark Search Before You File Your Application

By Perkins Law |

Are you preparing to file a trademark application? There are certain key steps that you need to take before doing so. It is imperative that you conduct a comprehensive trademark search before you file your application. In this article, our Florida trademark lawyer explains why it is so important to conduct a comprehensive trademark… Read More »

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Trademark Protection: What Every Small Business Owner in Florida Should Know

By Perkins Law |

The Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates that there are three million small businesses in Florida. As a small business owner, your brand matters. Trademark rights are a key part of a brand. It is a common misconception that trademark protection is only really available for large companies. In reality, many small businesses can benefit… Read More »

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Major U.S. Sports League Push DMCA Changes to Fight Illegal Live-Streaming

By Perkins Law |

According to a report from Bleacher Report, several major U.S. sports leagues—including the NFL, the NBA, and the UFC—are pushing for changes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in an effort to fight illegal live-streaming. The DMCA is one of the most powerful tools to challenge copyright infringement on the internet—but these major… Read More »

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Report Marketing Agency Sues Elon Musk Over “X” Trademark

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According to a report from Reuters, a Florida-based marketing agency has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Elon Musk over the “X” brand. X Social Media alleges that the now-rebranded social media platform “X”—formerly known as Twitter—is violating its trademark. Here, our Florida trademark attorney provides an overview of the key issues raised in… Read More »

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What Does the Term “Patent Troll” Mean?

By Perkins Law |

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reports that more than 300,000 patent applications are granted each year. Patent law is complex—and there can be sharp disputes over who owns/controls a patent. You may be wondering: What is a patent troll? The short answer is that a patent troll is a pejorative term… Read More »

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How Will a Court Determine if Alleged Trademark Infringement Constitutes a “Likelihood of Confusion”?

By Perkins Law |

To prove trademark infringement, a plaintiff must establish that the offending mark in question is likely to confuse a reasonable consumer. You may be wondering: How does a court determine what constitutes a reasonable likelihood of confusion in a trademark infringement claim? It is a totality of the circumstances evaluation—and there are a number… Read More »

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