Serving the Bar at the 2018 Annual Convention
A recap of Jared and Dineen’s Appellate Practice Section activities and Dineen’s Business Law Section activities at the 2018 Florida Bar Annual Meeting.
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Entries by Dineen Wasylik
Use a Trademark Lawyer Rather than LegalZoom or Trademarkia for Your Trademark Registration
It’s important to use a trademark lawyer rather than a DIY service like Trademarkia or Legal Zoom for your trademark registration. Here’s why. Today I had a successful small business ask me why they shouldn’t just use a do it yourself web service like LegalZoom or Trademarkia to apply for a trademark registration with the […]
Join Jared at the HCBA Appellate Section CLE
Our own Jared Krukar has put together a fabulous slate for next week’s HCBA Appellate Practice Section Luncheon and CLE. Don’t miss the program on Wednesday April 5th at noon. Be sure to register for both the Luncheon and CLE! Luncheon – “Merit Retention in Florida: A Brief Primer” Judge Matthew Lucas. CLE – “An Appellate Medley: […]
New Federal Trade Secrets Act Has Immediate Business Impact
Last week, the president signed S. 1890, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 into law, and for the first time trade secrets law has a Federal angle.
Dineen to Teach Two CLEs
The Hillsborough County Bar is presenting two great upcoming Continuing Legal Education events, and Dineen Wasylik will be a featured speaker at each one.
Supreme Court to Address Copyright Attorney’s Fees
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to once again consider the proper standard for awarding attorney’s fees in copyright cases.
Wield Online Review Responsibly to Avoid Libel
Anyone who gives or receives reviews should be sure to understand what is and is not actionable as defamation.
Truly Public Domain Images for Marketing and Blogging
The public domain images are not only available for free use, but highly searchable.
IP Year in Review: The Problem With Writing Your Own License Agreements
In a decision that misstates one of the basic tenets of copyright law, the Eleventh Circuit this year held that the artist’s copyright infringement action failed because he had granted, by his course of actions, an implied nonexclusive license to the defendant to use his works.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Defendant’s Copyright Fees Claim Against Copyright Troll Malibu Media
Malibu Media dodged a bullet and will not have to face the U.S. Supreme Court over its vexatious litigation tactics — for now.