Category Archives: Trademark Copyright Infringement
Ninth Circuit Revives Trader Joe’s Trademark Infringement Case Against Labor Union
According to a report from Courthouse News, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Trader Joe’s against a labor union. A three-judge panel ruled that it was too early in the process for the case to be dismissed. Here, our Florida trademark infringement lawyer discusses the case… Read More »
An Overview of Evidence You Can Use to Prove a “Likelihood of Confusion” in a Trademark Infringement Case in Florida
A trademark can be a key part of your branding. You have the right to take legal action against another company (direct competitor or otherwise) that infringes on your trademark. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) explains that claimants must prove a reasonable “likelihood of confusion” to establish trademark infringement. Here, our… Read More »
Four Things to Know About Trademark Expungements
In certain circumstances, trademarks can be expunged. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) explains that expungement is a legal process where one can move to cancel another party’s trademark on the grounds that they never actually used it in commerce as is required by federal law. Here, our Florida trademark attorney highlights… Read More »
Federal Court in Florida Revives Infringement Case Post-Judgment Due to the Misinterpretation of Key Terms within Flooring Patents
According to a report from Bloomberg Law News, a federal appellate court in Florida has revived a long-running, complex patent infringement case over flooring. The court determined that a federal judge materially misinterpreted the patent and remanded the case for new analysis to determine if there is patent infringement. Within this article, our Florida… Read More »
Disney Sues Midjourney for Copyright Infringement (AI Case)
According to a report from Investopedia, Disney has joined forces with its competitor Universal to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against Midjourney. Midjourney is one of the more well-known generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms that allows users to create images. Disney and Universal allege that the AI is violating their copyrights. Here, our Florida… Read More »
Challenging a Trademark: The Difference Between an Expungement and a Reexamination
You have the right to challenge another party’s trademark on the basis of non-use. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) explains that there are two main options available for this type of trademark challenge: Expungement; and Reexamination. At Perkins Law — Brand Protection, we handle all types of trademark challenges. Within this… Read More »
Restaurant Chain in Florida Sued for Trademark Infringement By Dave & Busters
On March 31st, 2025, the Tampa Bay Times reported that a Florida restaurant chain is facing an intellectual property (IP) lawsuit from the national chain Dave & Busters. Arcade Time USA—a state-based restaurant chain that is headquartered in Miami—is accused of using the trademark protected phrase “Eat Drink Play” without authorization. Here, our Florida… Read More »
KFC and Church’s Chicken Settle Trademark Dispute
On December 18th, 2024, Reuters reported that KFC and Church’s Chicken have agreed to settle a trademark dispute over the term “original recipe.” The companies stated that they reached an “amicable” resolution. Within this blog post, our Boca Raton trademark infringement attorney discusses the intellectual property (IP) law controversy in more detail. Fast Food… Read More »
Tiger Woods Owned Apparel Line Faces Another Trademark Infringement Claim
According to a report from Front Office Sports, an apparel company owned by golfer Tiger Woods is facing a second trademark infringement lawsuit from a competitor. Puma contends that the Sun Day Red logo is confusingly similar to its own “Leaping Cat” logo. Notably, the Tiger Woods owned company is already facing a trademark… Read More »
Iconic Hip Hop Duo Outkast Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Atlanta-Based Group
According to a report from Pitchfork, Outkast—the iconic hip hop duo—has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Atlanta-based group ATLiens. Outkast contends that the EDM’s group’s name infringes upon their trademark. Notably, the second studio album put out by Outkast was called ATLiens. Within this blog post, our Florida trademark infringement lawyer discusses… Read More »