Burden of Proof

The Pinnacle of Trademark Infringement

Findings of infringement, cancellation, and laches leave trademark owner with a finding of infringement, the possibility of an injunction but no money damages.

Cancellation

The Pinnacle of Trademark Infringement

Findings of infringement, cancellation, and laches leave trademark owner with a finding of infringement, the possibility of an injunction but no money damages.

Contributory Infringement

Landlords May Be Liable for Contributory Trademark Infringement

Eleventh Circuit confirms that a landlord can be contributorily liable for its (sub)tenants' trademark infringement if it has reason to know of the infringement.

Fair Use

Hashtags Can Lead to Trademark Infringement

Northern District of California holds use of competitor's trademark in hashtag is not nominative fair use.

Laches

The Pinnacle of Trademark Infringement

Findings of infringement, cancellation, and laches leave trademark owner with a finding of infringement, the possibility of an injunction but no money damages.

Landlords

Landlords May Be Liable for Contributory Trademark Infringement

Eleventh Circuit confirms that a landlord can be contributorily liable for its (sub)tenants' trademark infringement if it has reason to know of the infringement.

Nominative Fair Use

Hashtags Can Lead to Trademark Infringement

Northern District of California holds use of competitor's trademark in hashtag is not nominative fair use.

Social Media

Hashtags Can Lead to Trademark Infringement

Northern District of California holds use of competitor's trademark in hashtag is not nominative fair use.

Trademarks

The Pinnacle of Trademark Infringement

Findings of infringement, cancellation, and laches leave trademark owner with a finding of infringement, the possibility of an injunction but no money damages.

Landlords May Be Liable for Contributory Trademark Infringement

Eleventh Circuit confirms that a landlord can be contributorily liable for its (sub)tenants' trademark infringement if it has reason to know of the infringement.

Hashtags Can Lead to Trademark Infringement

Northern District of California holds use of competitor's trademark in hashtag is not nominative fair use.

Trademark Registration for the Small Business Owner

What every new and small business owner needs to know about trademark law.