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Federal Judge in Florida Denies Coca-Cola’s Bid to Disqualify Law Firm in Trade Secret Litigation

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According to a report from Reuters, a federal judge in Florida has denied Coca-Cola’s petition to disqualify a major law firm from a trade secret misappropriation lawsuit. The court determined that Paul Hastings, a Washington D.C.-based law firm, can continue to represent the plaintiff in the case (SuperCooler Technologies, Inc.). Here, our Florida trade… Read More »

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Trademark vs. Copyright: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business

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Your top priority as a business owner is making sure that your company is a success. That means building your brand and ensuring your products or services stand out. But while you’re running around doing a million things, there’s one thing you can’t afford to neglect: brand protection. Ensuring that nobody else can use… Read More »

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Taco Bell Prevails in “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Lawsuit

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According to a report from Reuters, Taco Bell has prevailed in a trademark infringement lawsuit centered around the term “Taco Tuesday.” A rival brand, Taco John’s, has informed the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that it will abandon its trademark. Taco Bell had an active trademark cancellation case pending. In this article,… Read More »

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How Bikini Block® Protected Its Business When Getting Started

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Starting a business is a challenging feat, especially when you’re a woman-owned fashion brand like Bikini Block®. This sister team created a brand they care about deeply and knew they had to protect it. One of the most important things that you can do as a business owner is to protect your brand assets…. Read More »

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The Perils of DIY Trademark Filing and Why You Need a Lawyer

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Filing a trademark application with the USPTO may seem like a reasonable DIY project, but it’s far from it. While the internet is full of DIY tips and tutorials to help you with the process, there are many nuances to trademark filing that a seasoned lawyer in this area is best suited to help… Read More »

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Understanding Trademark Expungement and Reexamination Proceedings

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U.S. trademark law grants parties the right to challenge a trademark owned by another party. Indeed, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) reforms federal law to streamline cancellation proceedings. Depending on the circumstances, a third party may petition to cancel another party’s trademark through 1) Expungement, or 2) Reexamination. Within this blog post,… Read More »

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Can You License An NFT?

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As defined by Forbes Magazine, an NFT (non-fungible token) is a “digital asset that represents a real-world object.” Like cryptocurrency, ownership of an NFT is recorded on a distributed ledger called a blockchain. However, unlike cryptocurrency, NFTs are not “fungible.” Whereas bitcoin is equivalent to any other bitcoin, each NFT has its own unique… Read More »

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