Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Tiger King Lead Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit In Florida
According to a report from The Oklahoman, Joe Exotic, the lead of the hit Netflix show the ‘Tiger King’, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in Florida. He is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence. Joe Exotic alleges that a songwriter in Florida violated his copyright due to the alleged release of a song…. Read More »
Can You License An NFT?
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 »
What To Know About NFTs And Trademark Law
An NFT (non-fungible token) is a financial asset consisting of digital data stored on a blockchain. NFTs share some commonalities with cryptocurrency. Though, unlike cryptocurrency, NFTs are unique. They are not replaced. The market for NFTs has exploded. According to a report from Business Insider, the global value of NFTs surpassed $41 billion in… Read More »
How To Find The Right Trademark Law Attorney In South Florida
A trademark is an important form of intellectual property for many businesses and organizations in Florida. According to Statista, there are currently an estimated 2.6 million trademarks in force in the United States. A trademark lawyer can help clients develop and protect their IP rights. At Perkins Law – Brand Protection, we have built… Read More »
What Are The Benefits Of A Professional Intellectual Property Audit?
Similar to any other type of property, intellectual property (IP) is an asset. To take full commercial advantage of IP, it is crucial that businesses and entrepreneurs have a full and clear understanding of what exactly they own and control. An intellectual property audit can provide a reliable foundation. In this article, our Florida… Read More »