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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 »
Taylor Swift Files Trademark Application for Elements of Voice
On June 1st, 2026, Bloomberg Law News reported that Taylor Swift has filed a trademark application to seek intellectual property protection for elements of her voice. If approved by the USPTO, it could be significant for the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Here, our Florida trademark registration attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of… Read More »
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 »