Explore 16 court opinions on Lanham Act Section 43 A . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Former employee fails to get injunction over employer's use of name
Michael Lincoln v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunct...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Patent Infringement Case
Crafted Audio, LLC v. Clair Global Integration, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Crafted Audio...
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Due to Statute of Limitations
Gibson Foundation, Inc. v. Norris, decided by First Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Pharma Lawsuit Over Drug Pricing Data
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. Stolfi, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismis...
Eighth Circuit: No Trademark Infringement for "SMASH MY TRASH" Due to Lack of Market Overlap
Allied Services v. Smash My Trash, LLC, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Court Denies Injunction in Trademark Dispute Over Similar Logos
Ferida Moy v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Ninth Circuit: NFT Parody is Fair Use, Dismisses Bored Ape Lawsuit
Yuga Labs, Inc. v. Ripps, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a trademark infringement and dilu...
Ninth Circuit: 'Nutraceutical' Mark Not Infringed Due to Lack of Secondary Meaning
Doctor's Best, Inc. v. Nature's Way Products, LLC, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judg...
Eighth Circuit: K7 Logo Lacks Distinctiveness for Trade Dress Protection
K7 Design Group, Inc. v. Walmart, Inc., decided by Eighth Circuit on July 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to W...
Former employee fails to enjoin employer's use of name/likeness under Lanham Act
Eaton v. Estabrook, decided by Second Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Eaton,...
8th Circuit: No Likelihood of Confusion in Crabtree Trademark Case
Crabar/GBF, Inc. v. Mark Wright, decided by Eighth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Ninth Circuit Affirms "Eleanor" Trademark Rights for Shelby
Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. v. Halicki, decided by Ninth Circuit on May 27, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to C...
ACAMS Wins Lanham Act Case Over Use of Former Member's Name
Brian James Albert v. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, LLC, decided by Eleventh Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed...
Sixth Circuit Denies Preliminary Injunction in Trademark Dispute
George Clark v. Anthony Abdallah, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Virtual currency for free games doesn't violate Illinois gambling law
Charles Bich v. WW3 LLC, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Charles Bich's lawsuit agains...
Supreme Court Denies Standing for Trademark Infringement Claim
Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the Federal Circuit...