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Shape of Dior’s Saddle Bag Denied Trademark Protection in the E.U.
This month, French luxury fashion house Christian Dior was denied trademark protection for the shape of its well-known “Saddle Bag” purse in the European Union. The Saddle Bag, which Dior originally debuted in its Spring/Summer 2000 collection, exploded in popularity...
The Battle Over the Banana Ripens: Artist Maurizio Cattelan Answers Artist Joe Morford’s Copyright Infringement Complaint.
Back in January, Miami-based artist Joe Morford filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida alleging Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral duct-taped banana sculpture, Comedian, is “plagiarized”. In the Complaint, Morford argues that Cattelan’s work is...
Congratulations to New Associates Kelly Malloy and Tyler Litwak
The Firm congratulates two new Associates, Kelly Malloy and Tyler Litwak, on passing the Florida Bar Exam. Partners John Cyril Malloy, III and Jennie S. Malloy attended the University of Miami School of Law’s Florida Bar Swearing-In Ceremony in support of Ms. Malloy...
Geno Smith Applies for “I AINT WRITE BACK” Trademark
The Seattle Seahawks are coming off of a big win over the Denver Broncos, where NFL quarterback Geno Smith completed on 23/28 attempts, and connected on his first 13 passes. In an interview with a reporter after the game – which has now gone viral – Geno commented on...
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Our team includes Registered Patent Attorneys, Trademark Portfolio Counselors, Intellectual Property Litigators, and a host of other IP Professionals. The Firm Is a Full-Service IP Law Boutique that guides clients through identifying IP assets, securing those rights in the U.S. and abroad, negotiating Licenses and other IP transactions, and capably enforcing IP or defending clients in Litigation.
Years 1959 - 2021
Florida’s Oldest IP Law Boutique
Founders
Our Firm was founded on a vision of Florida as the crossroads of the Americas, Intellectual Property as the cornerstone of our state’s unique international economy, focus on excellent legal work and ethics, strong relationships with Florida’s innovators and educators, and service to our vibrant community. Decades later, that vision endures.
JOHN CYRIL MALLOY
JOHN CYRIL MALLOY, JR.
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Representative Clients
The Firm proudly represents leading corporations and universities in the U.S., as well as clients across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, but we remain true to our roots as Florida’s Intellectual Property Law Firm. Our valued clients include countless local inventors, start-ups, and small businesses… and always will.