Intellectual Property
Tesla And Zoox Settle Trade Secret Lawsuit Over Self-Driving Vehicles
Zoox, a self-driving vehicle startup, has settled a trade secret dispute with Tesla. In March of last year, Tesla filed a lawsuit alleging that four former employees hired by Zoox stole trade secrets. The employees had allegedly made copies of sensitive documents containing proprietary information before walking out the door. Zoox will pay an undisclosed…
Read MoreCall Of Duty Games Allowed To Depict Humvees Without License
The popular Call of Duty video games is allowed to feature Humvees without having to obtain a license. So says a New York judge who ruled that Activision, publisher of the games, isn’t infringing trademarks protecting the vehicles. Developers viewed the ruling as a victory for using images to create a sense of realism in…
Read MoreStan Lee’s Daughter Sues to Protect His Intellectual Property
The daughter of the late Stan Lee has filed a lawsuit over the comic book icon’s intellectual property rights. Prior to his death in 2018, Lee had brought (and later dismissed) a $1 billion suit against POW! Entertainment. The lawsuit claimed that POW took advantage of Lee’s deteriorating condition and coerced him to sign documents…
Read MorePORTLAND, MAINE COFFEE SHOP SETTLES TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT
It’s amazing how three simple letters can trigger a federal case. That’s what two Utah companies learned about the abbreviation “CBD.” Portland, Maine-based coffee shop Coffee by Design uses a CBD logo on its coffee bags. Coffee by Design holds nationwide trademark rights to “CBD” for coffee, food, and drinks. But other companies have tried…
Read MorePeloton Files Trademark, Patent Lawsuit Against Competitor Echelon Fitness
Peloton Interactive Inc., the exercise equipment and media company are suing competitor Echelon Fitness LLC over trademark and patent infringement. Peloton is accusing its rival of saturating the market with “cheap, copycat products” and engaging in false advertising. Echelon is also accused of lying about Peloton, stealing its customers, and free-riding off of its technology.…
Read MoreSecuring Your Business Against Data Breaches
Data breaches are an unfortunate part of business in the 21st century. Consumers are familiar with news of stolen data from major corporations across the country. But large companies have the advantage of substantial resources and money that can combat this problem. Small businesses are far more vulnerable to the damage that can be caused so…
Read MoreChinese Researchers Threaten Intellectual Property at Universities
Chinese researchers threaten intellectual property at universities. Researchers threaten intellectual property at universities. The FBI has sounded an alarm on intellectual property theft by Chinese researchers at American universities and colleges. Technology and trade secrets are under attack, and campus administrators are being advised on how they can prevent it. You can always contact an…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Protecting Intellectual Property in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis is becoming more mainstream as multiple states have legalized its use in some way. But the legal landscape has yet to catch up, and this is especially true for intellectual property. Kevin Murphy, chairman and CEO of cannabis operator Acreage Holdings, writes in Forbes about the challenges of protecting cannabis intellectual property. With more…
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