Category Archives: Trademark Copyright Infringement
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 »
How to Respond to a Copyright Infringement Notice
The Copyright Act of 1976 is the foundation of American copyright law. It allows people, businesses, and organizations to protect original works of authorship. When one party believes its copyright is being violated, the first step is generally to send an infringement notice. A copyright infringement notice is a type of cease-and-desist letter. Most… Read More »
What Makes a Trademark Distinctive?
A trademark is a unique word, symbol, phrase, or other mark that serves as a source identifier for goods or services. It is a form of intellectual property (IP). However, a trademark can only qualify for protection if it is sufficiently distinctive. Here, our Florida trademark registration attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of… Read More »