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Dealership's "Charlie's" Name Use Infringes on Prior User's Trademark
Charlie's CDJR, L.L.C. v. Charlie's Toledo, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 6, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Charlie's Toledo, Inc. ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Trademark Dispute
Hoffmann Bros. Heating & Air v. Hoffmann Air & Heating, decided by Eighth Circuit on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Third Circuit: 'Registered Agent' Service Name Not Trademark Infringement
Harbor Business Compliance Corp v. Firstbase IO Inc, decided by Third Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Harb...
CAFC: FMC logo not infringed by Sharda's similar mark on ag chemicals
Fmc Corporation v. Sharda USA, LLC, decided by Federal Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that FMC Corp...
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...
Court Affirms Imputed Income in Child Support Case
X.K. v. M.C., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a father's challenge to a child support order, arguing that the cou...
CAFC Affirms "COZY" Mark Infringement Finding
Top Brand LLC v. Cozy Comfort Company LLC, decided by Federal Circuit on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Top Brand LLC's ("Top Brand") "COZY CO...
Ninth Circuit: Functional Packaging Isn't Protectable Trade Dress
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...
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...