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Supreme Court Rules Copyright Damages May Extend Beyond Statute of Limitations
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that copyright damages may extend beyond the statute of limitations. In the case of Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the court upheld the decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Within this article, our Boca Raton copyright law attorney provides an overview of… Read More »
Supreme Court Will Hear $40+ Million ‘Dewberry’ Trademark Case
On June 24th, 2024, Reuters reported that the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in the $40+ million ‘Dewberry’ trademark infringement case. The Dewberry Group and Dewberry Engineers have been locked in a more than ten-year conflict over branding. Here, our Florida trademark infringement lawyer highlights the key issues at… Read More »
Federal Judge Throws Out Multi-Million Trade Secret Verdict Against Boeing
On May 30th, 2024, King 5 News reported that Boeing was liable for a trade secret violation. A jury in Washington State awarded a local start-up company (Zunum Aero) tens of millions of dollars in damages. However, in August, a federal court judge tossed out the $72 million verdict. As reported by Reuters, a… Read More »
Can You Transfer a Trademark to Another Party?
According to the most recent data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are more than three million actively registered trademarks in the United States. If you hold a trademark, you may be wondering: Can I transfer my trademark to another party? The short answer is “yes”—but it is crucial that… Read More »
Four Elements of a Cease-and-Desist Letter to Stop Trademark Infringement
Is another business or organization infringing on your company’s trademark? You have the right to take legal action to hold them accountable. A cease and desist letter is a useful tool to address trademark infringement at the earliest possible level. To be truly effective, a cease and desist letter must be properly drafted. Here,… Read More »
Key Factors in Determining if Trademark Infringement Occurred
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) defines trademark infringement as “the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source.” How do you determine if trademark infringement happened? There are… Read More »
Do You Have to Re-Register Your Trademark to Keep in Active?
Does federal trademark protection last forever? It can—but it requires continued compliance with trademark regulations and periodic re-registration referred to as trademark maintenance filings. Indeed, a federal trademark needs to be re-registered (mainained)with the filing of a declaration of use between the fifth and sixth year of the registration date, between the ninth and… Read More »
Massive Chip Maker Nvidia Named in Generative AI Copyright Lawsuit
According to a report from Fox Business, Nvidia—the massive manufacturer of graphics processors (computer chips)—is facing a copyright infringement for its role in “generative AI”—specifically in regards to its own LLM called “NeMo.” Three authors contend that the tech giant committed copyright infringement by using protected material in AI training. It is one of… Read More »
Trademark Litigation: Frida Kahlo Corporation Takes on Amazon Sellers
According to a report from The Art Newspaper, the Frida Kahlo Corporation—the holding company that owns much of the famed Mexican artist’s intellectual property (IP)—has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against a collection of Amazon sellers. Here, our Florida trademark litigation attorney discusses the case and legal issue in more detail. Frida Kahlo Corporation… Read More »
Four Mistakes to Avoid When Licensing Your Copyright
A copyright can be a commercially valuable form of intellectual property (IP). The Copyright Alliance notes that copyrights are valued at $1.8 trillion in the United States. In some cases, a copyright may be licensed by the holder to another party. When used properly, licensed agreements can bring major benefits to both parties. That… Read More »