Maxey-Fisher, PLLC

Maxey-Fisher, PLLC is a full service intellectual property boutique law firm located in Tampa Bay.

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Nothing more terrifying than a lawsuit 📷. #RuthlessStudios is accusing production companies #DarkAgeCinema and #ArttheClownLLC of #copyrightinfringement, #trademarkinfringement, and #unfaircompetition in profiting off the iconic #Terrifier franchise🤡 https://t.co/gduY67vyW8

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Today, we reflect on the deep historical significance of #Juneteenth. We honor the enduring resilience, vibrant culture, and profound achievements of the Black community as we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚🖤

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Lionel Richie is the latest celebrity to file a #trademark for his voice in an attempt to prevent #AI from using his voice & likeness without permission. He filed 4 new soundmark applications this month. What celebrity do you think will file next? https://t.co/LApSGVWvBV

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Performer and activist Pattie Gonia has rejected Patagonia's offer to drop its trademark infringement lawsuit, stating that Patagonia's conditions would "erase" the performer's advocacy and education efforts #PattieGonia #Patagonia 📷
https://t.co/2Gp7x4g0KL

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An animator took on studio giant #Disney, alleging it stole his ideas for hit film #Moana. The suit failed when evidence showed he falsely alleged when he first saw the movie to avoid the statute of limitations and forged a confidentiality agreement. https://t.co/YijXUBSbvz

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Indie-pop duo The Twigs have filed counterclaims against FKA Twigs. The Twigs own the U.S. Trademark for THE TWIGS®, performing under it since 1994, and are seeking a permanent injunction to stop FKA Twigs from using "FKA Twigs" or "Twigs" for music. https://t.co/9AvouLst5P

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#Ye was found liable for #copyright infringement over his one-time use of an instrumental track during a 2021 #Donda listening event. A jury awarded $450k to the rights holder. Even a single unauthorized performance can carry a hefty price tag. #IPLaw https://t.co/DygycKRS6X

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Enjoying a Coke? 🥤 That recipe isn’t patented—it’s a trade secret. Patents expire, but secrets don’t. By skipping the patent office and locking the formula in a vault, Coca-Cola has kept its edge for 130+ years. Choose your IP strategy wisely.

#TradeSecret #IPLaw #Patent

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#UnderArmour 's cease and desist to #ViceLair argued their barbed-wire logo is confusingly similar to their iconic interlocking UA. This dispute highlights why industry giants like Under Armour target startups to prevent #unfaircompetition. #IPLaw https://t.co/I3JSOCZYwl

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Happy National Superheroes Day! In 1991, Stephen E. Kimble patented a glove that shot pressurized foam—a real-life web shooter! #Marvel was so impressed they purchased the #patent for $500,000. Behind every great #superhero is an even greater origin story. #SuperheroesDay

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Ready, Set, Innovate! It’s #WorldIPDay! From smart-tech rackets to iconic brands, IP is the MVP behind every great game.

As former college and pro athletes, the Maxey-Fisher team brings that same drive from the field to the courtroom. ⚖️

#IPandSports #Innovation #Law

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Trademark standoff between #NFL quarterback Caleb Williams, #NBA player George Gervin, and ex-#UFC fighter Chuck Liddell after Williams filed a trademark application for the shared nickname, "Iceman" https://t.co/6dMVnU99wF

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What's next for trucks? General Motors filed a patent application for a detection system designed to identify improper loading. This patent aims to improve safety and prevent structural issues. #GeneralMotors https://t.co/25md7t8lRZ

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Judge sides with #CardiB, dismissing a #copyright infringement lawsuit brought by music production duo #Kemika1956 based on Cardi's song “Enough (Miami)”. The reason? The court found that no jurisdiction = no valid claim in Texas courts. https://t.co/U7AJAk4lfj

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The NCAA has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against sportsbook, DraftKings. The NCAA stated that they did not want their organization and athletes associated with sports betting #NCAA #MarchMadness
https://t.co/AJGaVSvBEw

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Encyclopedia Britannica has filed a copyright lawsuit against #OpenAI, alleging that its content was copied to train the AI model and that the model pulls from Britannica's content in real time in a way that falsely implies Britannica's endorsement. 
https://t.co/K5Zf1S9d6E

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An #Australian designer recently secured a major #trademark win, successfully defending her brand name in a dispute against #KatyPerry. A strong reminder that trademark protection encompasses all businesses, big or small 📷. #IPLaw
https://t.co/6ekFMtwGD0

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As we close out February, we’re honoring Madam C.J. Walker. One of the first female self-made millionaires in the US, she revolutionized the beauty industry with her hair care line. Today, her legacy lives on through Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture. #BlackHistoryMonth

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#TravisKelce & #PatrickMahomes face a trademark lawsuit from 1587 Sneakers. Despite a C&D, the duo moved forward with "1587 Prime" steakhouse, which the brand claims creates consumer confusion with their footwear line.
https://t.co/HbtWe9u3UE

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In a new #trademark lawsuit filed in Ohio federal court, #Bucee ’s challenges the branding of #MickeyMart ’s parent company Coles IP Holdings. When mascot designs look alike, brand identity can blur. Originality isn’t optional- it’s protection. #IPLaw https://t.co/7VhJDwimo5