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After Blunt Questioning, Jury Smokes Tobacco-Leaf Defendant in Trademark Case

A federal jury awarded $271,400 in the wake of a two-day trial in Georgia.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Trademark Suit Brewing Over 'Vidalia Chop Wizard' Mark

The marketing company that owns the trademark rights to the "Chop Wizard" and "Vidalia Chop Wizard" is suing a competitor for marketing and selling the "Vidalia Chopper Pro."
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Duracell Sues Retailer for Trademark Infringement

Duracell claims Ocean State is selling and marketing infringing "grey market" batteries meant for sale in foreign countries.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Michael Jordan, Fangda Partners Sued in China Over Trademark Cases

The latest of the Michael Jordan name disputes has the former National Basketball Association star being sued over a letter, alongside the Chinese firm representing him.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Grills Sausage Maker's Trademark Dispute

A hot dog by any other name, including a name similar to a well-known sausage company, is not likely to confuse consumers as long as it is clearly labeled on the packaging, a federal appeals court said in dismissing a trademark and false advertising suit brought by a sausage company.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Stone Creek, Inc. v. Omnia Italian Design, Inc.

9th Cir.; 15-17418 The court of appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment. The court held that a competitor’s use of an identical…
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Armor All/STP Says Competitor Stole 'High Mileage' Trademark

The Danbury-based Armor All/STP Products Co. has filed a federal trademark infringement and counterfeiting lawsuit against one of its competitors, claiming intentional misuse of the "High Mileage" phrase and logo.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Marketquest Group, Inc. v. BIC Corp.

9th Cir.; 15-55755 The court of appeals reversed a district court judgment and remanded. The court held that the district court erred in granting summary…
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Trademark Symbols: Powerful Tools for In-House Counsel?

Though companies often place a high value on protecting their trademarks, some may be missing out on the opportunity to put others on notice of their rights by way of trademark symbols.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Supreme Court to Slants: “Rock On!” Trademark Ban on Offensive Trademarks Held Unconstitutional

On June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court unanimously held that Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act, the provision of federal trademark law barring registration of disparaging trademarks, violates the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause when applied to potentially disparaging or offensive trademarks.
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