Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Trademark Searches: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Did you know that there are more than 2.5 million actively registered trademarks in the United States? (Statista) Before your company invests significant resources into developing a brand, you need to be sure that it does not improperly infringe upon one of these already existing trademarks. A trademark search is a valuable tool. At… Read More »
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Part One of AI Guidance
Earlier this year, the United States Copyright Office issued part one of its guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright. Notably, the government body strongly recommended legislative action in order to modernize copyright law to address the new technology. Here, our Florida copyright attorney highlights key things to know about the AI guidance from… Read More »
Apparel Company Owned By Tiger Woods Face Trademark Dispute
On September 27th, 2024, Golf Monthly reported that an apparel company that is owned by golf star Tiger Woods is facing a trademark dispute. Another business has filed a trademark opposition to challenge a petition by Sun Day Red. Within this article, our Boca Raton trademark infringement lawyer provides an overview of the dispute… Read More »
Miley Cyrus Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Hit Song “Flowers”
According to recent reporting from NBC 6 South Florida, pop star Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over her hit song “Flowers.” The complaint—filed in federal court in Los Angeles—contends that the ultra-popular song copied key elements of the Bruno Mars song “When I Was Your Man” without the proper authorization. Here,… Read More »
Can an Artist Protect their Work Against Generative AI?
Are you a visual artist in 2024? Whether you paint, draw, take photographs, or generate digital art, you are dealing with a complex, challenging environment. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to transform the art world. You may be wondering: Can I protect my art against AI? Here, our Florida brand… Read More »
Three Big Risks You Face Without a Comprehensive Trademark Search
You should always conduct a thorough trademark clearance search before making a major investment into a new brand. The Legal Information Institute explains that a trademark search is “an investigation usually conducted by the party that intends to register and use a new trademark.” At Perkins Law, we provide proactive, comprehensive trademark search services… Read More »
Supreme Court Rules Copyright Damages May Extend Beyond Statute of Limitations
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that copyright damages may extend beyond the statute of limitations. In the case of Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the court upheld the decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Within this article, our Boca Raton copyright law attorney provides an overview of… Read More »
Supreme Court Will Hear $40+ Million ‘Dewberry’ Trademark Case
On June 24th, 2024, Reuters reported that the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in the $40+ million ‘Dewberry’ trademark infringement case. The Dewberry Group and Dewberry Engineers have been locked in a more than ten-year conflict over branding. Here, our Florida trademark infringement lawyer highlights the key issues at… Read More »
Federal Judge Throws Out Multi-Million Trade Secret Verdict Against Boeing
On May 30th, 2024, King 5 News reported that Boeing was liable for a trade secret violation. A jury in Washington State awarded a local start-up company (Zunum Aero) tens of millions of dollars in damages. However, in August, a federal court judge tossed out the $72 million verdict. As reported by Reuters, a… Read More »
Can You Transfer a Trademark to Another Party?
According to the most recent data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are more than three million actively registered trademarks in the United States. If you hold a trademark, you may be wondering: Can I transfer my trademark to another party? The short answer is “yes”—but it is crucial that… Read More »