There are monetary damages and injunctions available as damages in trademark infringement lawsuits. The monetary remedies available in trademark infringement actions are based on the actual damages suffered by a trademark owner. These damages may include profits lost...
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What are the Final Steps in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Case?
The final steps in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) case involve the trial period, submission of evidence, and the potential for oral arguments. Here's a breakdown of these crucial stages: Trial Period and Evidence Submission Initiation of Trial Period: After...
Victory in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Sensoria Wins Court Ruling and Becomes Registered Trademark Kravitz & Verna PLLC won a motion to dismiss in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), in a case in which the trademark of SENSORIA from Heapsylon LLC was threatened. The case is Feel the World,...
What happens in a trademark infringement lawsuit?
Navigating Trademark Infringement: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction: Dealing with a trademark infringement lawsuit is a complex and challenging process. At Verna Law, P.C., we often assist client who face such a legal challenge. This experience prompted us to share...
Is “Blazing Silks” Descriptive or “Misdescriptive” of Clothing?
A misdescriptive mark is a mark that could describe a characteristic of the goods/services, but actually doesn't. For example, if your mark were "Lightest Lead" for pencils, but there is no lead in the pencils, then the mark is misdescriptive, because lead can be a...
FTC Updates in Enforcement
While many small businesses do not believe that the Federal Trade Commission is enforcing its regulations on deceptive advertising, the FTC has updates on recent fines. What are some recent FTC consent orders and settlements based upon false and deceptive advertising?...
Is the copyright symbol © necessary?
The Significance of the Copyright Symbol: Understanding Copyright Notice in the Digital Age In the realm of copyright law, the use of the copyright symbol serves as a valuable practice, known as "notice," according to attorneys specializing in copyright law. This...
Will the FTC fine my company for an advertising law violation?
Navigating FTC Settlements: Lessons Learned for Advertising Law Compliance Introduction: In a recent case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with a group of companies, all owned by one individual, over discrepancies in the minutes offered with...
What is Copyright Infringement? How does a Plaintiff prove Copyright Infringement?
What does it take to prove copyright infringement? Today, we are going with a very technical post about what it takes...
Video Blog 26: What does LeBron James’ Trademark Infringement Suit Teach about Apparel and Trademarks?
America's favorite export, that's right, LeBron James, and his media company, and Nike were all sued for trademark...
Victory in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board – Verify Him, LLC vs. Jessica Lanning
Verna Law, P.C. is proud to announce the dismissal of Verify Him, LLC vs. Jessica Lanning, Trademark Trial and Appeal...