Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Viacom Prevails In Trademark Dispute Over Floribama Shore
According to a report from Reuters, Viacom has prevailed in an appeal in a trademark dispute over the term “Floribama Shore.” The company, which owns the MTV reality show by that name, had been accused of improperly copying the term from a Florida-based bar and concert venue. Here our Florida trademark infringement lawyer discusses… Read More »
NFL’s Commanders Unveil New Mascot, Setting Up Trademark Lawsuit
According to a report from Front Office Sports, the NFL’s Washington Commanders unveiled their new mascot at the January game against the Cleveland Browns. The team changed its name from its temporary moniker the “Washington Football Team” to the “Washington Commanders” during the most recent off season. However, the new mascot is expected to… Read More »
Key NFT Copyright Case Making Its Way Through Legal System—Counterclaim Filed
According to reporting from Blockworks, Yuga Labs is at the center of a copyright dispute involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It is an important legal battle because it could set the terms for how NFTs are handled under U.S. copyright law. Artist Ryder Ripps—who is being sued by Yuga Labs for copyright infringement—has filed a… Read More »
Patent Battle Over COVID-19 Vaccine Continues Into 2023
According to a report from Reuters, the patent battle over the COVID-19 vaccine will continue into 2023. Moderna has sued Pfizer and BioNTech for a purported breach of three of its patents related to the development of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Not only is this a high-dollar IP dispute, it has important implications for… Read More »
What To Know About NFTs And Copyright Law
Blockchain technology is changing the world. More and more people are getting into cryptocurrency and NFTs. According to a report from Business Insider, the NFT market exceeded $41 billion in 2021. Unlike Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which are fungible, NFTs are unique. In other words, every NFT is different. Each one has its own… Read More »
Exxon Mobil Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Online Retailers In South Florida (Alleged Counterfeit Products)
According to a report from the Daily Business Review, Exxon Mobil—one of the world’s fifteen largest companies—has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against several online business retailers. The intellectual property claim—which was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida—alleging that defendants are engaged in a scheme to sell… Read More »
Novartis Faces Patent Infringement Lawsuit From The University Of South Florida (USF) And University Of Michigan
According to a report from Chemical & Engineering News, Novartis—the Swiss-American multinational pharmaceutical giant—is facing a joint patent infringement lawsuit from the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Michigan. The universities claim that Novartis unlawfully infringed on their patents in the development of the heart failure medication Entresto. More specifically, the… 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 »
Tesla Faces Several False Advertising Lawsuits
According to a report from TechCrunch, Tesla is currently facing several false advertising lawsuits, including one in Palm Beach County, Florida. The latest claim was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The false advertising allegations are largely centered around Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems. Here, our Florida… Read More »