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Music Group ‘2 Live Crew’ Wins Big Copyright Case in South Florida
According to a report from ABC News, the famed music group ‘2 Live Crew’ has won a major jury verdict in a landmark copyright case. A jury in Florida determined that the hip-hop group can regain control of copyrights that it lost more than three decades ago in bankruptcy proceedings. Within this blog post,… Read More »
What Makes a Trademark Distinctive?
A trademark is a unique word, symbol, phrase, or other mark that serves as a source identifier for goods or services. It is a form of intellectual property (IP). However, a trademark can only qualify for protection if it is sufficiently distinctive. Here, our Florida trademark registration attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of… Read More »
Federal Judge in Texas Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
On August 20th, 2024, the Wall Street Journal reported that a federal judge in Texas has blocked the FTC’s proposed nationwide restriction on most non-compete agreements. The ruling will prevent the FTC non-compete ban from taking effect on September 4th—as was previously scheduled. In this article, our Florida employment attorney provides an overview of… Read More »
Can You Sell Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) can be a valuable asset. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) notes that the “value of an IP asset essentially comes from the right the owner of that asset has to exclude competitors from using it.” As with tangible property, the owner of IP has the right to sell it and/or… Read More »
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 »