Category Archives: Intellectual Property Litigation
Can You Sell Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) can be a valuable asset. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) notes that the “value of an IP asset essentially comes from the right the owner of that asset has to exclude competitors from using it.” As with tangible property, the owner of IP has the right to sell it and/or… Read More »
Major U.S. Sports League Push DMCA Changes to Fight Illegal Live-Streaming
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 »
Trademark Litigation Update: Earth, Wind & Fire Lawsuit Continues in Florida
According to a report from Complete Music Update (CMU), the trademark lawsuit surrounding the band “Earth, Wind & Fire” will continue in a state court in Florida. A court denied an effort to dismiss the trademark infringement lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds. It is a high stakes legal dispute for the parties involved—centered on who… Read More »
Overstock Buys the Bed Bath & Beyond IP, Will Re-Launch Brand
According to a report from NBC News, Overstock—the Utah-based internet retailer—has agreed to buy the intellectual property associated with Bed Bath & Beyond. It reportedly plans to re-launch the brand. Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. Here, our Florida intellectual property litigation attorney provides a more detailed overview of… Read More »
AI and IP: The Potential Legal Ramifications AI Generated Content May Face
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has become a huge fascination and has the potential to be helpful in our everyday lives. The number of AI generators on the internet is becoming larger and more advance each year. For example, ChatGPT is a chatbot created by the Artificial Intelligence company OpenAI. The Chatbot has gained major popularity… Read More »
What Are The Benefits To Mediating An Intellectual Property Dispute?
Brand matters. According to data cited by The Wall Street Journal, nearly 80 percent of the world’s total economic output comes from “intangible assets”, including intellectual property (IP). The global annual value of IP is in the trillions. Protecting intellectual property—patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.—is critically important for business. IP disputes can arise for many… Read More »
What Is The Geographical Reach Of The Lanham Act? The Supreme Court Is Set To Decide
On November 4th, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States announced the granting of a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari in the case of Abitron Austria GmbH et al. v. Hetronic International Inc—a controversy over the geographical reach of the Lanham Act. Here, our Florida intellectual property lawyer provides an overview of… Read More »
Reasonable Doubt: An Overview Of The Jay-Z/Damon Dash NFT Litigation
Investment interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has skyrocketed. According to a report from CNBC, trading in NFTs jumped a stunning 20,000 percent in 2021. It is now a multi-billion dollar industry. With the rise of NFTs has also come an increase in NFT-related litigation. One of the most high profile cases involves a still-ongoing… Read More »
How To Find The Right Trademark Law Attorney In South Florida
A trademark is an important form of intellectual property for many businesses and organizations in Florida. According to Statista, there are currently an estimated 2.6 million trademarks in force in the United States. A trademark lawyer can help clients develop and protect their IP rights. At Perkins Law – Brand Protection, we have built… Read More »