Author Archives: Jay Butchko
FTC Proposes Nationwide Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
In January of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements. If enacted the rule would create a broad, nationwide restriction on the use of employee non-compete agreements. These types of contracts are currently lawful in Florida—as long as they meet certain criteria. Here, our Florida employment agreement… Read More »
H&R Block Seeks Rehearing After Defeat in Trademark Litigation
According to a report from Thomson Reuters, H&R Block—the Kansas City, MO based tax preparation company—is seeking a rehearing in a contentious trademark infringement case filed against a competing business. The tax software firm is locked in an intellectual property dispute with a competitor over allegations that the defendant is using confusingly similar branding…. Read More »
Should My Company Build a Patent Portfolio?
Intellectual property is increasingly important as a commercial asset. By some measures, nearly 40 percent of the U.S. GDP is linked to IP-intensive industries. Patents are among the most valuable forms of intellectual property. An innovative company may benefit from developing a patent portfolio. In this article, our Florida patent law attorney highlights the… Read More »
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Jack Daniel’s Trademark Case
In March of 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a somewhat unusual, but potentially important trademark infringement case. According to a report from Reuters, Jack Daniel’s is locked in a trademark dispute with the maker of a dog toy that is shaped like a whiskey bottle. The defendant—an… Read More »
Four Things To Know About The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act
Passed in 1986, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is a federal law enacted to address computer-related crimes. Some notable examples include hacking, computer fraud, and the unauthorized access/use of computer systems. There are both criminal and civil provisions. Businesses and organizations may have a CFAA claim to compensation for damages caused by… Read More »
Digital Basel Accused Of NFT-Related Copyright Infringement
According to a report from Observer, a company called Digital Basel—an online platform that purportedly claims an association with the famed art fair “Art Basel”—has received a cease-and-desist letter for alleged copyright infringement. Digital Basel is an online platform focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In this article, you will find an overview of the… Read More »
Miami Nightclub Blocks LIV Golf Trademark Application—At Least For Now
According to a report from Golf Digest, a Miami nightclub has taken action to block the trademark petition filed by the brand new LIV Golf tour. Miami’s “LIV” nightclub is owned by the Fountainbleu Hotel. The nightclub argues that the golf tour’s proposed trademark is confusingly similar. Notably, both the LIV Golf tour and… Read More »
Federal Court Declines To Pause Samsung’s Patent Lawsuit From CalTech
According to a report from Reuters, Samsung—the South Korean multinational electronics company—has lost its bid to pause a patent infringement lawsuit filed by the California Institute of Technology (CalTech). The lawsuit, which is centered around wireless chips, could have some important implications for the future of university patent litigation. Here, our Florida patent litigation… Read More »
What Are The Benefits To Mediating An Intellectual Property Dispute?
Brand matters. According to data cited by The Wall Street Journal, nearly 80 percent of the world’s total economic output comes from “intangible assets”, including intellectual property (IP). The global annual value of IP is in the trillions. Protecting intellectual property—patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.—is critically important for business. IP disputes can arise for many… Read More »
Intellectual Property Fundamentals Seminar | August 25th | Boca Raton | Presented By L.A. Perkins of Perkins Law – Brand Protection
Learn More About the Intellectual Property Fundamentals Seminar being held on August 25th in Boca Raton and presented By L.A. Perkins of Perkins Law – Brand Protection by clicking on the link below. August 25 2023 Flyer