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Preston Heard

Like a Rose that Grew from Concrete – Infringement of 2Pac Photograph Leads to Copyright Suit with Media Company

Miller v. According 2 Hip-Hop LLC, Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-03002-SEG (N.D. Ga., July 11, 2023) A photographer has filed suit in the Northern District of Georgia for copyright infringement. Plaintiff registered a photograph in February 2004 under U.S. Registration No. VA 1-233-155 (“the Photograph”). The Photograph at issue […]

Fantasy Sports Company Sues for Patent Infringement, Trade Secret Misappropriation over Fixed-Odds Game Format

Vetnos, LLC v. SidePrize LLC,Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-02746-WMR (N.D. Ga., June 20, 2023) Vetnos, LLC, (“Vetnos”) has filed suit in the Northern District of Georgia for patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation. Vetnos alleges that SidePrize LLC, a competing fantasy sports company, infringed on their patents and misappropriated […]