Trademark infringement frequently occurs in the business world. Not every company will pursue legal action to protect their trademarked product or services every time it happens, but they do it often enough to teach some lessons. Famous trademark cases to learn from Marvel and DC Comics over the word ‘superhero’
In a highly publicized trademark infringement case, Adidas sued Payless Shoes for selling sneakers with a design that mimicked Adidas’ iconic three-stripe design. Adidas won the lawsuit and secured damages, reminding businesses that even slight alterations to famous trademarks can lead to legal problems. ... 9 Nasty Trademark Infringement ...
Still, the case went to trial, and the court examined extensive evidence. In 2012, the court ruled in favor of Gucci and ordered Guess to pay $4.7 million in damages. However, Gucci did not receive the full amount it initially sought. Microsoft vs. Lindows; The case began in 2001 when Microsoft filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against ...
Trademarks that continuously instill confusion about pricy items are often more problematic. Notable Trademark Infringement Cases. Trademark infringement cases don’t always turn out as a company expects. These cases are often lengthy and expensive for both sides. Because trademarks have global influence, the results and costs vary widely.
Key Takeaway: Trademark conflicts often arise when two entities use identical or similar acronyms, including in different industries where the earlier right is established and well known. 4. Lidl vs. Tesco. In a battle of supermarkets, Lidl emerged victorious over Tesco in a trademark infringement case.
The document summarizes 9 recent nasty trademark infringement cases and how they could have been avoided. It describes lawsuits between companies like 3M and 3N, D2 Holdings and the producers of House of Cards, the Academy Awards and GoDaddy, Louis Vuitton and a fried chicken restaurant, Adidas and Forever21, Segway and makers of hoverboards, American Eagle and Pantaloons, and Lucky 13 and ...
The Most Famous Cases of Trademark infringement of the Last Decade We just showed you some examples of trademark violation in 2019, but now think about how many cases you can find throughout history. Remember that some trademark infringement cases are nasty and malicious. No wonder they are used as examples of what NOT to do in the business world.
In a trademark infringement case, the court will typically first compare the two trademarks for similarities. They will also examine which trademark was established first and whether the two companies sell similar goods or services. Even if your business isn’t directly competing with the other, the original trademark holder can make a ...
Adidas sued Thom Browne for trademark infringement and also sought damages. However, the court ruled in favor of Thom Browne, citing insufficient evidence. Thom Browne won the case because their striped design had been part of their brand for 15 years and Adidas had previously remained silent on the matter. The court dismissed Adidas’ claims. 2.
In this quite unusual case, the famous luxury brand Louis Vuitton sued a South Korean fried chicken restaurant for infringement. The fast-food restaurant was named Louis Vuiton Dak and the court ruled in favour of the luxury brand, stating that the takeaway shop’s name was too similar to the trade marked name.
Every organization wants to avoid a costly, lengthy, and resource-intensive lawsuit for trademark infringement. Experts estimate the average cost of a trademark lawsuit can be between $120,000 to $750,000 in addition to years of valuable time.
Recent Trademark Infringement Cases You May Have Missed in 2018/19. Trademark Solutions; There have been some significant trademark disputes hitting the headlines in the last twelve months. In April 2019, lawyers for Erik Brunetti, owner of the popular brand FUCT®, challenged the provisions of federal law that allows for “immoral or ...
Significant factors of trademark infringement include unauthorised commercial use, the similarity between the marks, and whether the use is likely to confuse consumers. Even if actual confusion is not proven, the likelihood of confusion based on the similarity of the marks and the relatedness of the goods or services can constitute infringement ...
In a concurring opinion, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that courts hearing trademark infringement claims should use care when considering surveys, which are often used by trademark holders to show consumer confusion. But Sotomayor, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, said those surveys can be used to sow confusion as well as show it.
The court affirmed the decision of a federal district court denying Star Importers & Wholesalers Inc.'s motion for JMOL challenging the size of a jury verdict awarding Top Tobacco LP damages in this trademark infringement and counterfeiting action. Top Tobacco LP v. Star Imps. & Wholesalers Inc., 2025 BL 146854, 11th Cir., 24-10765, 4/30/25
The trademark search should look for trademarks that are not only exactly the same but also ones that are similar and may cause consumer confusion. Here are some statistics from 2016 that show just how prevalent trademark infringement, litigation, and enforcement is: Most Litigious Plaintiff By Trademark Cases Filed: Coach at 730 Lawsuits
Act creates federal causes of action for trademark infringement and trademark dilution. In a typical infringement case, the question is whether the defendant’s use of a mark is “likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive.” 15 U. S. C. §§1114(1)(A), 1125(a)(1)(A). In a typical dilution case, the question is whether the
Some trademark infringement cases might seem silly to an outsider, but they have still been considered valid in court. Here are a few odd patent infringement cases, some of which are actually founded in legitimate claims: "Jersey Shore" star Nicole Polizzi tried to obtain a trademark for her nickname “Snooki," but failed.
