Florida Virtual School, etc. v. K12, Inc.

This case is before the Court to answer a question under Florida law certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit that is essential in determining an action pending in that court and for which there appears to be no controlling Florida precedent. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 3(b)(6), Fla. Const. In Florida, VirtualSchool v. K12, Inc., 735 F.3d 1271, 1275 (11th Cir.2013), 1 the Eleventh Circuit certified the following question:

Does Florida VirtualSchool’s statutory authority to “acquire, enjoy, use, and dispose of ... trademarks and any licenses and other rights…