Category Archives: Trademark Copyright Infringement
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 »
Supreme Court Rules Copyright Damages May Extend Beyond Statute of Limitations
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that copyright damages may extend beyond the statute of limitations. In the case of Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the court upheld the decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Within this article, our Boca Raton copyright law attorney provides an overview of… Read More »
Supreme Court Will Hear $40+ Million ‘Dewberry’ Trademark Case
On June 24th, 2024, Reuters reported that the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in the $40+ million ‘Dewberry’ trademark infringement case. The Dewberry Group and Dewberry Engineers have been locked in a more than ten-year conflict over branding. Here, our Florida trademark infringement lawyer highlights the key issues at… Read More »
Key Factors in Determining if Trademark Infringement Occurred
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) defines trademark infringement as “the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source.” How do you determine if trademark infringement happened? There are… Read More »
Trademark Litigation: Frida Kahlo Corporation Takes on Amazon Sellers
According to a report from The Art Newspaper, the Frida Kahlo Corporation—the holding company that owns much of the famed Mexican artist’s intellectual property (IP)—has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against a collection of Amazon sellers. Here, our Florida trademark litigation attorney discusses the case and legal issue in more detail. Frida Kahlo Corporation… 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 »
Trademark Infringement Claim Filed in Hot Chocolate Case
On December 25th, 2023, Bloomberg Law News reported that a trademark infringement lawsuit is brewing over a hot chocolate product. A company alleges that a competitor’s hot chocolate “bomb” is confusingly similar to its own product. Within this article, our Florida trademark infringement litigation attorney discusses the dispute in this case and explains the… Read More »
Federal Judge: Thomson Reuters AI Copyright Lawsuit Must Go to Trial
According to reporting from Reuters, a federal judge has ruled that the Thomson Reuters artificial intelligence (AI) copyright infringement lawsuit must go to trial. It is a case that could have significant implications for the future of large language models (LLMs). In this article, our Florida copyright infringement attorney provides an overview of the… Read More »
Adidas Files Notice of Opposition Against LIV Trademark
According to a report from Yahoo News, Adidas—the Germany-based multinational athletic apparel company—has filed a Notice of Opposition against LIV’s trademark filing. LIV is a professional golf tour that recently started a merger with the PGA. Adidas argues that the LIV logo is confusingly similar to its own trademark-protected logo. Here, our Florida trademark… Read More »
Why You Need to Conduct a Trademark Search Before You File Your Application
Are you preparing to file a trademark application? There are certain key steps that you need to take before doing so. It is imperative that you conduct a comprehensive trademark search before you file your application. In this article, our Florida trademark lawyer explains why it is so important to conduct a comprehensive trademark… Read More »