Tag: Trademark
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Management Consulting Expert Witness’ Opinions on Market Valuation of a Trademark Excluded
This is a case under New York’s Debtor & Creditor law to set aside a February 2019 transfer of the “Halston” and “Halston Heritage” trademarks to Defendants. Comfortex, a garment manufacturer based in Hong Kong alleged that Xcel had used its domination over House of Halston (“HOH”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries (defined below as…
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Marketing Expert Witness’ Survey Estimating the Likelihood of Consumer Confusion Held to be Reliable
Maker’s Mark entered into a Licensing Agreement with Spalding Group gransting an exclusive license to use its trademarks to create and sell cigars seasoned with its bourbon (the “Licensed Cigars”). After renewing the agreement a few times, in 2013, Maker’s Mark notified Spalding that it was terminating the license effective December 31, 2015. Spalding Group…
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Consumer Confusion Survey Conducted by Survey Research Expert Witness held to be based on a Reliable Methodology
Plaintiffs, Lincare Holdings Inc.’s and Lincare Licensing Inc.’s (collectively “Lincare”) are national health care companies that provide patients “with top quality treatments and durable medical equipment.” Plaintiffs’ “portfolio includes healthcare goods and services offered in connection with the trademarks LINCARE, mdINR, CONVACARE, AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, PREFERRED HOMECARE, and the trade name SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES.” Defendant Doxo, Inc.…
