ELLIOT V. GOOGLE, 2017 WL 2112311 (9TH CIR. MAY 17, 2017) “Google it.”  Of course, we all know what this means. Indeed, the word “Google” has earned such widespread recognition that in 2006 it was added to the dictionary.  While this might be considered the epitome of success, it can …

Daily Business Review May 19, 2017 Litigation Department of the Year General Litigation – Midsize Kluger Kaplan The 31-attorney litigation boutique is known nationally for taking on complex, high-stakes disputes across a range of disciplines and industries. Kluger Kaplan’s trial lawyers have earned national recognition as determined and effective client …

Broadening Intellectual Property Rights for the Fashion Industry Case: In a first ever fashion copyright decision, the U.S. Supreme Court analyzed whether design elements on a cheerleading uniform could be copyright protected. At issue were two competitor manufacturers of cheerleading uniforms, Star Athletica, LLC (“Star Athletica”) and Varsity Brands, Inc., …

      Download this article – PDF Kluger Kaplan Expands Beyond Florida With Minneapolis Office by Monika Gonzalez Mesa Miami-based litigation firm Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine is expanding, having decided to open its first out-of-state office in Minneapolis. The firm’s partners say that they decided on Minneapolis …