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Insights
Influencer Showdown: Navigating Copyright Battles in the Social Media Arena
Written by Guest Blogger John Barry, 3L student at Florida State University, College of Law Can you be held liable for copyright infringement if your social media posts are too similar to another person’s posts? One plaintiff thinks so. This question has been raised...
A Washing Machine Chime & Copyright Fraud on YouTube
The internet has opened a broad field of intellectual property questions since its inception in the 1990s as varied as each new function introduced by an app or website. The increasing availability of media online has made infringement as easy as clicking “Save image...
A Tale of Two “Whataburgers” in North Carolina: Whataburger vs. What-A-Burger #13
In the landscape of trademarks, a point of tension exists between small and large businesses. Namely, well-funded corporations have the resources to dominate trademark real estate and to go after competitors. Yet, trademark names are limited. Trademarks of similar...
Corporate Immigration and Compliance July NEWSLETTER – for YOU
Hello HR Heroes, Legal Leaders, and Hiring Maestros! In this July newsletter, I share updates about: ✅ You deserve your dream life ✅ FAQ: Medical Exam for U.S. Green Card ✅ Corporate Immigration Made Easy You deserve your dream life As we cross the midpoint of the...
NEWS
Read Giselle Carson’s article in the Jacksonville Daily Record
Commentary: You deserve your dream life As we cross the midpoint of the year, it’s a natural time for reflection—a moment to pause and ask ourselves, “How is it going?” If you’re like me and many professionals, you might find that your New Year’s resolutions have...
Attorney Tyler Oldenburg appointed Chairman of the 2025 Players Championship.
Over the weekend, Tyler Oldenburg was appointed Chairman of the 2025 Players where he received his Red Coat. He is pictured to the left of 2024 Players Champion Scotty Scheffler.
Honoring a Legacy – James “Jim” C. Rinaman, Jr. (February 8, 1935 – January 26, 2024).
James “Jim” C. Rinaman, Jr. (February 8, 1935 – January 26, 2024). James C. Rinaman, Jr. was Marks Gray’s longest tenured attorney. Mr. Rinaman’s career began in 1960 and he served as an attorney with the firm for 56 years. He retired from Marks Gray in 2016. Mr....
Attorney Ed Birk attends Reporters’ Workshop as Moderator for Defamation Panel
Attorney Ed Birk attended the Florida Supreme Court’s Reporters’ Workshop in Tallahassee Sponsored by The Florida Bar Media & Communications Law Committee, spanning two days with diverse seminars on updates on the First Amendment, hot topics about Public...
Videos
Crystal Broughan: Video Series – How much does it cost to register my trademark? – Episode 4 | Where are you using your trademark?
Where are you selling the products and services – locally or nationwide over the internet? If you are only selling your products in the city where you live and have not expanded beyond those boundaries, then you only need to obtain a state trademark registration. If...
Giselle Carson | June 2024 Q&A | Corporate Immigration & Compliance | Marks Gray
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she answers the following: ✅ When should I start the “green card” process for my H-1B Worker? ✅ What are the steps of the...
Crystal Broughan: Video Series – How much does it cost to register my trademark? – Episode 3 | What is your trademark?
What is your trademark? A simple wordmark? A stylized wordmark? A design/logo with words? Or a design/logo without words? If your trademark consists of a design/logo with words, you have to decide if you want to register the words separately from the...
Giselle Carson | May 2024 Q&A | Corporate Immigration & Compliance
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. Giselle infuses her corporate immigration work with personal experience, boundless energy, and unwavering passion to help clients achieve their...
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