Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
P.C.
75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101
Atlanta,
GA 30308(470) 294-1674
www.garymartinhays.com
By Marianna Wharry | July 22, 2024
A complaint filed July 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleges that San Francisco-based Quizlet hosts copies of Barkley & Associates' study materials and distributes them without a license to users across the state, the U.S. and globally. The five-count complaint, filed by boutique intellectual property firm SoCal IP Law Group alleged trademark and copyright infringement, as well as unfair competition under the Lanham Act and unfair business practices, among other claims.
By Michelle Morgante | July 18, 2024
Baker & Hostetler contends that West used the plaintiffs' composition in the Grammy-winning song "Hurricane" and has refused to pay royalties despite crediting them as songwriters.
By Michelle Morgante | July 16, 2024
Musician Trevor Lawrence Jr. said Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records used two of his copyrighted tracks on songs released on the 2022 album "BODR" and sold through bundled digital "Stash Boxes" by Blockchain Game Partners.
By Michelle Morgante | July 16, 2024
District Judge Robert Pitman of the Western District of Texas in Austin noted in his July 10 order that Roku's corporate headquarters are in San Jose, California, and that the technologies at issue are either in the Northern California District or in South Korea. He said factors such as ease of access to proof, the costs of attendance and the local interest weighed strongly in favor of the transfer. The Northern California District received the case Monday.
By Michelle Morgante | July 12, 2024
Unidisc contends it owns the Canadian rights to the recordings of American folk singer Melanie and universal rights to the music of Utopia, an American band formed by Todd Rundgren. Brian Perera of Cleopatra Records refuted the claim, saying the company holds contracts with both artists.
By Michelle Morgante | July 9, 2024
The plaintiffs, led by Fish & Richardson principal David M. Barkan, contend SEL holds patents on semiconductor technology that improves image quality of displays and enhances operational and manufacturing efficiencies.
By Michelle Morgante | July 9, 2024
Represented by Mateo Z. Fowler of Los Angeles, Never-Search Inc. alleges the three companies have used technology belonging to Never-Search founder Keith Kreft without securing licenses to do so.
By Michelle Morgante | July 8, 2024
DirecTV, represented by Baker & Hostetler, filed the complaint Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California, Western Division in Los Angeles. The suit followed a June 12 complaint filed by Jenner & Block on behalf of Synamedia that alleges DirecTV is attempting to break its decades-old business relationship in order to use Synamedia's proprietary technology without paying license and service fees.
By Samson Amore | July 5, 2024
Three new partner hires underscore the Golden State's growing focus on IP and patent law.
By Michelle Morgante | July 1, 2024
The suit filed by Jones Day contends researcher Norbert Peekhaus violated his employment agreement with Agensys Inc. by disclosing trade secrets stemming from his work at the company. Peekhaus later worked for the University of California Regents, who are represented by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.
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