In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an update on the legal dispute between fast-food chain Jack in the Box and cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Continue Reading The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Jack’s Lawsuit Against FTX is Back in the Box

Publication of an algorithm prevents the algorithm from being a trade secret, right? Not necessarily. The Federal Circuit just reminded us that under certain circumstances that may not be the case. Continue Reading Preliminary Injunction Upheld in Trade Secret Dispute Despite Prior Publication

Greg Kihn is a musician best known for his 1983 hit song, “Jeopardy.” In 2017, he (and his publishing company) filed suit against Bill Graham Archives, LLC, which did business as Wolfgang’s Vault. Wolfgang’s Vault is a website where visitors could, for a fee, access thousands of live musical performances from the 1950s to the 1990s. Mr. Kihn’s complaint alleged violations of federal copyright and anti-bootlegging laws. He sought to bring these claims of a class of other performers similarly situated. Continue Reading Copyright Infringement and Class Certification Issues

In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a copyright dispute between a sports psychologist and a Miami Dolphins assistant coach. Continue Reading The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Miami Dolphins Coach Plays Defense Against Sports Psychologist’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit