I. Introduction A client recently asked me why his insurance company was so resistant to providing his business a defense against an arguably frivolous copyright infringement claim. Incredulously, he inquired, “Isn’t this why I pay premiums?” The claim related to graphics work done by my client and used as advertising on his customer,s website. While the matter ultimately resolved in…
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Business Litigation
Avoid Lock-Ins of LLC Minority Members
An operating agreement of a Maryland limited liability company (an “LLC”) that does not require the unanimous consent of the members for its amendment leaves the minority member(s) vulnerable to oppression and investment lock-in — even if it provides for voluntary withdrawal or buy-out rights. When faced with a draft operating agreement of such nature, counsel for the minority member(s)…
Case Note: Tiffany, Inc. v. eBay, Inc. – U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
I. Introduction Trademark rights holders are keeping close watch on the ongoing litigation between world-famous jeweler Tiffany[i] and the online auction site eBay, Inc. (“eBay”). This litigation arose as a result of the large volume of sales of counterfeit Tiffany goods on eBay’s website. The market for counterfeit merchandise has seen rapid growth over recent years, due in part to the…