Category: Trademark Enforcement

Defendants in trademark infringement cases have several affirmative defenses available. Here’s an overview of the most common defenses, from fair use to laches to acquiescence.

Nominative use allows referencing another’s trademark to describe their product. Here’s how courts distinguish protected nominative use from infringing uses across different circuits.

The M22 trademark dispute between a Michigan brand and the State of Michigan attracted national attention. Here’s the background on how the M22 brand was built and defended.

Willful trademark infringement can result in enhanced statutory damages far exceeding actual losses. Here’s how courts calculate and award damages in trademark infringement cases.

Two craft breweries went to court over trademark infringement involving similar beer branding. Here’s what the case reveals about protecting brewery names and label trade dress.

Disney filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a film company using the ‘Frozen Land’ name. Here’s what the case reveals about protecting entertainment brand names.

Jack Daniels sued a competitor for trade dress infringement over a bottle design that imitated its distinctive look. Here’s what the case reveals about trade dress protection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces trademark rights at the border by seizing counterfeit goods. Here’s how brand owners can record trademarks with CBP for protection.

Magic Hat Brewing and West Sixth Brewing clashed over similar swirling can designs in a trademark dispute. Here’s what the case teaches about protecting craft beer trade dress.

Buying competitor trademark terms as search keywords can constitute trademark infringement. Here’s a look at recent court rulings on keyword advertising and what they mean for businesses.