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Many plaintiff lawyers who handle intellectual property matters, such as copyright infringement and trademark infringement, rush to federal court, grouping in a bunch of defendants, and immediately seek to obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) as well as a preliminary injunction to then use as leverage against those defendants to spend money in a settlement […]
In today’s digital age, copyright and trademark issues have become increasingly common. As a website owner or content creator, it’s crucial to be aware of your rights and responsibilities when it comes to intellectual property. Unfortunately, there are situations where you might find yourself on the receiving end of a lawsuit or a demand letter […]
As previously discussed on this website, one of the most popular jurisdictions for intellectual property plaintiff lawyers to bring their lawsuits tends to be the Southern District of Florida. And one of the more active plaintiff firms in the space is SRIPLAW, not only for copyright infringement actions but also trademark infringement cases, and definitely […]
The Southern District of Florida tends to be one of the most popular jurisdictions for plaintiffs, particularly those with intellectual property claims such as copyright infringement and trademark infringement, to file Complaints that seek damages and injunctive relief. Oftentimes, plaintiffs and their law firms are able to convince judges to enter orders that grant temporary […]
Have you received a demand letter from a law firm informing you that you or your company has infringed on another’s trademark rights? If so, then you are not alone. We have been forwarded numerous emails and other written correspondence from plaintiff trademark law firms across the world, demanding action in the form of making payment, […]
A defendant can only be liable for trademark infringement if a third party’s owned trademark registration is used in a trademark way. Stated in another way, the defendant’s use needs to be one where the mark is identifying the source of the good or service. The creator of a well-known chocolate nut pie learned that […]
Who is the rightful owner of a social media account? This has become a very important question no matter whether the account is on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok. Disputes commonly arise surrounding the ownership of social media accounts when employees who had access to and used those accounts during their employment are no longer […]
Is it considered to be trademark infringement when one company decides to purchase keyword advertisements on search engines or the like, using another’s trademark registrations within the purchased search terms? A new recommendation from a U.S. Magistrate Judge sitting in the Northern District of Texas provides some thoughts on the subject matter. In the case […]
One of the big reasons why individuals and companies choose to apply for the registration of trademarks is to enforce those registered marks against infringers. By owning a valid trademark registration, one is able to file suit in federal court and seek monetary and/or injunctive relief. The type of monetary damages on the table has […]
Heitner Legal is your one-stop shop for all of your trademarking needs. Contact us for more information after reading this article. There are a number of reasons to file a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with the ultimate goal of earning a trademark registration. Among the most important reasons for possessing […]