May 2017


May 15, 2017

Hip Hip Hooray!!! Supreme Court Says Cheerleader Uniforms are Protectable under Copyright Law

In what can only be considered good news for fashion designers, the Supreme Court, by a 6-2 vote, held last week that the decorative elements of a cheerleading uniform are protectable under Copyright Law. The decision marks a change of direction that has been advocated by fashion companies and designers for years.
May 15, 2017

Trademark Infringement News: Counterfeit Goods

In other Florida intellectual property news, the French boutique company Hermes International and Hermes of Paris Inc. recently filed a complaint against several e-commerce stores alleging trademark infringement.
May 15, 2017

Find a Patent Attorney: Invention Security and Protection

There are numerous advantages to getting a patent, such as preventing others from copying your invention, higher profit margins, and protection from the competition for a specified length of time.