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September 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Copyright Complaint Says Miley Cyrus Hit 'Flowers' Derived From Bruno Mars Song

A company that owns partial rights to "When I Was Your Man" says Cyrus' song takes its melody, harmonic elements and lyrical inspiration from the 2013 hit by Bruno Mars.

By Michelle Morgante

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September 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Levi Strauss Alleges Japanese FullCount Co. Infringing on Iconic Trademarks

The 150-year-old company says FullCount should be held in contempt because its alleged infringements violate earlier orders from the same court.

By Michelle Morgante

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September 13, 2024 | The Recorder

Isaac Hayes Estate Secures Preliminary Injunction to Stop Trump's Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

A U.S. District Court in Atlanta says the plaintiffs could be harmed by having the song associated with Trump. It rejected the defense's argument that use of the song was political speech.

By Michelle Morgante

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September 12, 2024 | The Recorder

Monster Energy Takes on Beast Bites Over Alleged Trademark Violations

The California-based energy-drink company says creatine supplements sold by Beast Bites are designed to confuse and mislead consumers.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 11, 2024 | Law.com

Got 'Flat' Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets

A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership.

By Michelle Morgante

5 minute read

September 10, 2024 | The Recorder

White Stripes File Copyright Suit Against Trump for Campaign's Use of Music

The suit from Jack White and Meg White contends the Trump campaign misappropriated the signature riff from their song "Seven Nation Army" in a video posted to social media.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Google Faces New Antitrust Trial After Ruling Declaring Search Engine a Monopoly

Google says the government's case is based on an internet of yesteryear, when desktop computers ruled and internet users carefully typed precise World Wide Web addresses into URL fields.

By By Matthew Barakat/AP

6 minute read

September 06, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Novo Nordisk Files Patent Claims to Fend off Generic Rivals of Wegovy

Sun Pharma of India and Mylan Pharmaceuticals of West Virginia seek FDA approval of generic versions of the popular weight-loss drug. Novo Nordisk says the efforts infringe on its patent.

By Michelle Morgante

3 minute read

September 06, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Roundup: From Firm Hiring in the Mid-Atlantic to the Draw to Businesses in the Florida Market

Welcome to Mid-Market Roundup, where our team of regional editors shares the trends, challenges, opportunities and observations emerging in their markets.…

By Michelle Morgante

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September 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Federal Judge Asked to Give Preliminary OK to $2.78 Billion Settlement of NCAA Antitrust Claims

The deal calls for the NCAA to foot the bill for nearly $3 billion in damages paid to former and current college athletes who were denied the right to earn money off their name, image and likeness, dating to 2016.

By Ralph D. Russo/The Associated Press

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