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Trademark

Trademark Dilution and Infringement

Use of a famous mark that blurs its distinctiveness or tarnishes its reputation, or that is likely to confuse consumers about source or sponsorship.

Pleaded in 8 of the 98 matters on this docket

Governing law

15 U.S.C. 1125(c) for dilution; 15 U.S.C. 1114 and 1125(a) for infringement and false designation

Damages

Injunctive relief; the defendant's profits, actual damages and costs; treble damages and fees in exceptional cases. Monetary relief for dilution generally requires willfulness.

Limitations period

No federal limitations period; laches applies by analogy to state law.

Reference material about publicly available law, current as of the date this file was compiled. It is not legal advice and it does not describe anyone’s particular situation. Statutes and limitations periods vary by jurisdiction and change.

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