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For many new companies, registering a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is their first foray into the world of intellectual property (IP) protection. For many established companies, filing trademark registration applications early and often is a core component of a broader IP protection strategy. In both […]

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) remains a key concern in the area of intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement in 2025. One of the most fundamental concerns—whether generative AI platform developers’ use of third-party content to “train” their platforms constitutes copyright infringement—remains unresolved, and there are many other open questions in […]

As we head into 2025, intellectual property (IP) owners and those in the process of developing novel IP assets have a lot to consider. While we are at the precipice of several unprecedented opportunities, these opportunities come with unprecedented risks—and these risks require careful consideration. This makes it critical to […]

Protecting a company’s intellectual property (IP) rights online presents a variety of challenges that are not present in the brick-and-mortar realm. From the proliferation of social media platforms to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), these challenges are continuing to grow and evolve—and IP owners need to do their best […]

Intellectual property (IP) plays a significant role in many corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Trademarks, patents, and copyrights can hold substantial value, and this value can account for a substantial portion of the price of the deal. As a result, when pursuing a merger or acquisition, it is imperative to […]

The law is constantly evolving. From new statutes to new court decisions, companies, individuals and their legal counsel must ensure that they continuously remain abreast of the latest developments. Relying on “old law” can be both costly and risky—and it is a mistake that must be avoided. This is perhaps […]

For companies that do business around the world, enforcing their intellectual property (IP) rights internationally is a significant concern. Infringing and counterfeit goods can not only divert sales, but they can also cause loss of brand value and goodwill—and they can eventually lead to loss of exclusive IP rights entirely. […]

The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provides a venue for trademark owners to protect their exclusive rights when faced with infringing third-party domain names. As proceeding under the UDRP can be both quicker and more cost-effective than pursuing trademark infringement litigation in court, hiring a Florida trademark attorney […]

Joint ventures and collaborations provide opportunities to leverage organizations’ collective resources in order to make investments and pursue opportunities that might not be feasible otherwise. But, whether joint venture partners are seeking to develop new technology or collaborators are seeking to leverage the collective power of their brands, it is […]

Conducting an intellectual property (IP) audit is a critical step in the due diligence process for corporate transactions. Prospective purchasers need to know what they are (and aren’t) purchasing—and they also need to know what legal risks they may be taking if they move forward. By working with a Florida […]