To prevent damage to your brand and your bottom line, preventive measures to stop counterfeit trademarks from entering the US market are often most effective. But what are your options if those false marks have already entered into commerce? One remedy is to pursue...
Month: June 2018
From Cuba to America, Sandoval Inspires at the Jax Jazz Festival
Energetic, brilliant, and multifaceted, Arturo Sandoval’s performance was inspiring. Arturo was born in Cuba and defected the Castro regime. He is a symbol of freedom, hard work, and of the contributions of immigrants to our country.
What You Need to Know about Florida Homestead Protection
Co–authored by Kristine M. Scott, Estate Planning Associate When it comes to asset protection, there is nothing stronger than Florida’s homestead exemption. Florida’s constitution provides that your homestead is exempt from “forced sale” from any court. What does that...
Shareholder Jeptha F. Barbour Named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Listing
Marks Gray, P.A., a Jacksonville-based law firm, is pleased to announce shareholder, Jeptha F. “Jep” Barbour has been named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite listings. “Having Mr. Barbour, once again, listed in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite listings is a testament to his...
Preventing Counterfeit Trademarks – Part 2: Border Measures
Trademark counterfeiting is a costly problem faced by many businesses. It can mean lost sales as well as irreparable harm to your brand. In part one of this series, I discussed the difference between counterfeiting and trademark infringement. In this article, I will...
Giselle Speaks: Beaches Rotaract Club and CLE “Immigration Law for Lawyers”
On May 1st, Giselle spoke about Current Issues on Immigration to the Beaches Rotaract Club. She also presented her CLE “Immigration Law for Lawyers: What You Need to Know” to Marks Gray attorneys. She is hosting a “Lunch and Learn” series to legal networks and law...
Marks Gray Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Listings
Marks Gray, P.A., a Jacksonville-based law firm, in its 119th year serving Floridians, has had the following lawyers recognized as Florida’s leading lawyers by Florida Super Lawyers magazine for 2018: Jeptha F. Barbour – Personal Injury Defense; Edward L. Birk – Media...
Preventing Counterfeit Trademarks – Part 1: Counterfeiting vs. Trademark Infringement
Is your business selling products on the Internet or in a retail store? Did your business take the necessary precautions to protect your trademarks from infringement or prevent the distribution of counterfeit goods? Counterfeiting and trademark infringement are...