Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Four Mistakes to Avoid When Licensing Your Copyright
A copyright can be a commercially valuable form of intellectual property (IP). The Copyright Alliance notes that copyrights are valued at $1.8 trillion in the United States. In some cases, a copyright may be licensed by the holder to another party. When used properly, licensed agreements can bring major benefits to both parties. That… Read More »
Google Latest Tech Company Hit With AI-Related Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
According to a report from Creative Bloq (CB), Google has been the latest tech company to face a copyright infringement lawsuit over its image generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The proposed class action copyright infringement claim argues that Google’s ImagenAI engaged in massive copyright infringement in its training. Here, our Boca Raton copyright infringement… Read More »
The FTC’s Rule Barring Non-Compete Would Nullify Millions of Existing Contracts (Litigation Expected)
In April of 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. Notably, the regulation—which is set to take full effect 120 days after its official publication to the Federal Register—nullifies most existing employee non-compete contracts. Within this blog post, our Boca Raton employment agreement attorney explains the rule, its… Read More »
Court Awards Trader Joe’s to Pay Union Legal Fees Due to “Weak” Trademark Infringement Case
On May 1st, 2024, Reuters reported that the United States District Court for the Central District of California has ordered Trader Joe’s—that nationwide grocery chain—to pay a labor union $100,000 for attorneys’ fee because the trademark infringement claim it filed was exceptionally “weak.” In this article, our Boca Raton trademark rights attorney provides an… Read More »
FTC Announces Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements (Litigation Expected)
On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the finalization of its rule banning most non-compete agreements. The regulation—which is currently set to take effect in the Summer of 2024—will ban virtually all non-competes nationwide, including already-existing non-compete contracts. Here, our Florida employment agreement attorney provides an overview of the rule, the… Read More »
Artists’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Top AI Companies Moving Forward
According to a report from Reuters, a group of artists are moving forward with a copyright infringement lawsuit against major artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Stability AI and Midjourney. While some of the initial claims were dismissed by a federal judge, the plaintiffs were given the opportunity to pursue new claims in an amended… Read More »
Launching a New Product or Service? Do a Trademark Search First
Is your company preparing to launch a new product or new service? It is vital that you conduct a comprehensive trademark search before moving forward. Within this article, our Florida trademark registration attorney explains why it is so vital to conduct a trademark search before making a major investment into the branding of a… Read More »
When is it Too Late to Register for Trademark Protection?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency responsible for trademark registration. Businesses can file for federal trademark protection with the USPTO. This raises an important question: When is it too late to register a trademark? While there is technically no filing deadline, it is crucial companies file for trademark… Read More »
Jury Hits Company With Large Verdict in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case
According to reporting from Reuters, a jury has hit an India-based company with a $210 million verdict in a massive trade secret misappropriation case. The jury determined that Tata Consultancy Services improperly misappropriated the legally-protected trade secrets of a competitor (DXC Technology) in developing life insurance software. Here, our Florida trade secret protection attorney… Read More »
Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Provides No Guidance on Copyright Law
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already starting to transform our economy. In the Fall of 2023, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. However, the executive order is silent on one of the biggest questions posed by the latest AI revolution: How does copyright law apply to AI?… Read More »