Addie Guida

Jul 3, 2024 | today.westlaw.com | Addie Guida |Jeremy Ray |Baker Donelson

(July 03, 2024) - Baker Donelson attorneys Benjamin West Janke, Addie Guida and Jeremy D. Ray speculate over whether the U.S. Supreme Court will endorse a rule that accounts for late discoveries of injuries in copyright disputes. On May 20, 2024, the United States Supreme Court sparked a wave of confusion when it denied certiorari in Hearst Newspapers, L.L.C. v.

May 16, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Addie Guida |Jeremy Ray

The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling on May 9, 2024, in a copyright case that would allow a music producer to seek damages for alleged infringements occurring more than ten years ago when it held that the Copyright Act entitles a plaintiff to receive monetary relief for any timely infringement claim, regardless of when the infringement occurred.

Jun 15, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Addie Guida |Edward Lanquist |Dominic Rota

On June 8, 2023, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of liquor distiller Jack Daniel's in its dispute over a dog toy designed to emulate the recognized whiskey bottle. Through this ruling, the Court clarifies the standards applicable to marks that are both expressive and used to designate source. At the Supreme Court, humor can only get you so far.

May 23, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Addie Guida

On May 16, 2023 (a Tuesday), fast food franchise Taco Bell launched its campaign to "liberate" the TACO TUESDAY trademark by filing legal petitions with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel the trademark registration owned by rival food chain, Taco John's.