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New York Law Journal

Tightening the Noose on Franchise Fraud

"As a lawyer exclusively representing franchisees, the types of claims that I see are numerous and varied. Anything from a franchisor’s failure to approve a transfer, to a threatened termination, to failure to support the franchise in a way the franchisee is expecting (which happens a lot)—the calls I receive keep my job interesting."
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New York Law Journal

The Long Road To Settling a Trademark Case: Proactive Steps for Success

Cases surrounding trademarks tend to linger longer than expected. Mary Grieco and Morgan Spina of Olshan Frome Wolosky discuss trends faced by companies embroiled in a trademark suit and how to best prepare for success, even if the road to get there is arduous and lengthy.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

'Unfair Competition'?: Akerman Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Maryland Nonprofit

"Defendant CASA was given numerous notices of infringement and actual confusion by Plaintiff CASA," Akerman partner Bryan G. Scott alleged in the complaint demanding injunctive relief and damages from the Maryland nonprofit advocacy group.
2 minute read

Law.com

Ex Parte Trademark Appeals to District Court — Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

Although pursuit of an appeal of an adverse ex parte decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions. Based on the authors' recent experience in several such appeals, they can share the following lessons learned.
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Legaltech News

Alt Legal Acquires Trademark Paralegal Services Company WeberMark

With the acquisition, Alt Legal launched its own intellectual property paralegal service called Alt Legal Assist.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Dow Jones, New York Post Sue Perplexity AI Over Alleged Misuse of Copyrighted Works

The complaint filed in New York's Southern District alleges that Perplexity has profited from the unauthorized use of the plaintiffs' journalism and generates false information that tarnishes the reputation of the newsrooms.
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New York Law Journal

Rapper 50 Cent Sues NYC Jeweler for $5 Million Over Imitation Necklace, Use of Image

The suit, filed by Blank Rome, alleges defendants imitated a diamond- and sapphire-studded necklace created by and designed exclusively for the entertainer with another jeweler.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

The 'Deepfake Era': How To Navigate AI-Generated Content

The rise of AI-generated images has created new legal challenges, particularly for the unauthorized use of an individual's name, content, and images. The recent examples involving images of Taylor Swift and her fan base demonstrate the risks of deepfakes when used in the political context.
7 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Approves Agreement to Remove Knockoff Product From E-Commerce Platforms

U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney of the Western District of North Carolina granted a consent judgment Oct. 1 in a patent dispute brought by Power Probe, a Charlotte-based company that provides tools for auto technicians, against Toolsmart Limited, which is based in the United Kingdom. Within a week of filing the complaint, Toolsmart reached an agreement with Power Probe.
2 minute read

Law.com

Judge Rejects Company's Attempt to Boot Former Lewis Rice Counsel From Representing Competitor

"Compelling defendant to find new counsel that far along in the litigation would be prejudicial," U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk of the Eastern District of Missouri wrote.
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