A year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling in the case Jack Daniels’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC. The Court determined that VIP Products Inc. could not invoke First Amendment protection for its dog toy parodying Jack Daniel’s whiskey. This unanimous decision highlighted that VIP’s use of Jack Daniel’s trademarks was […]
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is reshaping industries and prompting increased litigation risks. At the University of California, Berkeley School of Law’s recent symposium, experts forecasted a surge in legal challenges driven by wider AI usage and tighter regulations. This evolving scenario underscores the importance of expert intellectual property (IP) services to navigate
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Intellectual property can be a complex concept for creators and inventors, particularly for individuals and small businesses. They often lack the resources or expertise to protect their products, artistic works, brand names, and logos from theft and may struggle to pursue legal action when necessary. This article aims to provide an overview of intellectual property
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In a recent legal dispute, a Texas jury determined that Armadillo Distribution Enterprises Inc., a Florida-based guitar manufacturer, infringed upon the trademarks of Gibson Brands Inc. for iconic guitar designs such as the Flying V, Explorer, and SG body shapes. Despite the jury’s ruling in favor of Gibson, they awarded the company only $1 due
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