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What are the Steps to Register a Copyright?
A copyright protects an original work of authorship. It is an important form of IP protection. You can gain additional protection by formally registering your copyright. According to data from the United States Copyright Office, there were more than 480,000 copyrights registered in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) alone. Here, our Florida copyright registration… Read More »
Trademark Monitoring: Best Practices
Businesses and organizations should proactively protect their intellectual property, including their trademarks. Trademark monitoring is the process of reviewing all available sources to identify trademark infringement. Companies that monitor their trademarks can identify and stop infringement. At Perkins Law – Brand Protection, we have extensive experience with trademark monitoring. In this article, you will… Read More »
Disney Faces Patent Infringement Lawsuit for “Disney Genie”
According to a report from Florida Politics, Disney is facing a patent infringement lawsuit for the supposed misuse of an innovative software technology that two former employees developed. Disney is accused of using the patent-protected software without authorization in order to develop “Disney Genie.” Here, our Boca Raton patent litigation attorney provides a more… Read More »
Tesla and Rivian Settle Four-Year Trade Secret Dispute Before Trial
As reported by Yahoo Finance, the two competitors in the electric vehicle market have agreed to settle a four-year trade secret dispute. The settlement—which has confidential terms—will allow the companies to avoid litigation over the trade secret dispute. A trial was set to begin in March of 2025. Here, our Florida trade secret attorney… Read More »
Vimeo Wins at Appeal in Major Copyright Case
On January 13th, 2025, Reuters reported that Vimeo has prevailed at the appellate level of a major copyright infringement case. Vimeo—the New York-based video hosting company—was able to fend off a copyright challenge from Universal Music Group and Sony Music. It is a long-standing conflict that centers around the scope of the Digital Millennium… Read More »
Is a Trademark Different from a Service Mark?
Businesses and organizations can protect distinct words, phrases, symbols, or logos that are associated with their brand These are known as trademarks or, in some cases, service marks. At Perkins Law – Brand Protection, we offer our TRADEMARK GENIE® service and we specialize in getting trademarks approved for our clients. Our team wants to… Read More »
Tiger Woods Owned Apparel Line Faces Another Trademark Infringement Claim
According to a report from Front Office Sports, an apparel company owned by golfer Tiger Woods is facing a second trademark infringement lawsuit from a competitor. Puma contends that the Sun Day Red logo is confusingly similar to its own “Leaping Cat” logo. Notably, the Tiger Woods owned company is already facing a trademark… Read More »
Iconic Hip Hop Duo Outkast Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Atlanta-Based Group
According to a report from Pitchfork, Outkast—the iconic hip hop duo—has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Atlanta-based group ATLiens. Outkast contends that the EDM’s group’s name infringes upon their trademark. Notably, the second studio album put out by Outkast was called ATLiens. Within this blog post, our Florida trademark infringement lawyer discusses… Read More »
What Options are Available to Deal With the Breach of an IP Licensing Agreement?
Through a licensing agreement, the right to use intellectual property—such as a trademark or a copyright—can be granted to another party. A properly drafted licensing agreement is a legally enforceable contract. You can take action against the counterparty to address a breach. A proactive approach is key. Here, our Florida trademark and copyright licensing… Read More »
How to Respond to a Copyright Infringement Notice
The Copyright Act of 1976 is the foundation of American copyright law. It allows people, businesses, and organizations to protect original works of authorship. When one party believes its copyright is being violated, the first step is generally to send an infringement notice. A copyright infringement notice is a type of cease-and-desist letter. Most… Read More »