Akerman has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Maryland nonprofit that has taken a role in litigation over the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. The National Court Appointed […]
The White Stripes File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Trump — Justia News — September 11, 2024
On Monday, September 9, 2024, the White Stripes sued Donald J. Trump and his election campaign over “flagrant misappropriation” of their song “Seven Nation Army.” The White Stripes […]
Birkenstock’s Sandals, Clogs Infringement Dispute Allowed to Proceed
Birkenstock’s patent and trademark infringement suit against footwear competitor White Mountain International is moving forward, after a federal judge in Massachusetts found similarities between the companies’ sandals and […]
Judge Whittles Down Artists’ Landmark AI Copyright Suit but Keeps Core Infringement Claims Alive
A federal judge late Monday trimmed claims against AI-powered image creators accused of ripping off artists’ work but said the artists’ direct copyright infringement theories should be put […]
Federal Judge Rejects Dyson’s Motion to Dismiss Patent Infringement Claims
A federal judge has rejected the “novel argument” Kirkland & Ellis made in an attempt to dismiss patent infringement claims that a major industry competitor brought against its client, Dyson. Counsel […]
Major Label Lawsuit Targets AI Firms Suno and Udio for Infringement
The three major music companies filed lawsuits against AI music companies AI Firms Suno and Udio on Monday, alleging the widespread infringement of copyrighted sound recordings “at an […]
Attorneys File Trademark Infringement Suit Against Former Subway Franchise
Counsel from Burr & Forman and Wiggin and Dana have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit on behalf of Subway against a North Carolina sub shop and its manager for […]
Supreme Court Rejects Time Limit on Copyright Infringement Damages — Justia News — May 12, 2024
The U.S. Copyright Act provides a three-year statute of limitations for infringement claims. In other words, a copyright owner must bring their claim within three years after it […]
Copyright Infringement Damages Are Not Limited to Three Years, Supreme Court Says
Copyright holders can seek past damages for infringement beyond the three years prior to the timely filing of their infringement suits, a divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday. […]
Activision Owes Acceleration Bay $23.4M for Multiplayer Gaming Patent Infringement, Jury Says
Activision Blizzard owes Silicon Valley tech incubator Acceleration Bay $23.4 million in damages for patent infringement, a Delaware federal jury determined Friday, ending a trial that’s been in […]