Infringement

Chanel Seeks Millions in Profits from Luxury Reseller in Trademark Infringement Battle

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NEW YORK — A heated legal battle between luxury brand Chanel and high-end resale company What Goes Around Comes Around has entered its second stage in a federal court in New Diamondas York City. The dispute centers on allegations that the reseller unlawfully utilized Chanel’s trademarks to sell and profit from items that appeared to be endorsed by or affiliated with Chanel. In February, a jury ruled in favor of Chanel, finding What Goes Around Comes Around liable for willful trademark infringement, among other charges. Now, the focus shifts to what remedies Chanel is entitled … Read more

Museum Lawsuit Brews as Coffee Shop Alleges Intimidation and Trademark Infringement Turmoil

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Fall River, MA — A bitter lawsuit has erupted in this Massachusetts city where the infamous Lizzie Borden once lived. The legal battle features two neighboring businesses: the Lizzie Borden House museum and bed-and-breakfast, and a cafe, Miss Lizzie’s Coffee, which are at loggerheads over allegations of trademark infringement and intimidation tactics. The lawsuit was initiated last year by US Ghost Adventures (USGA), which operates the Lizzie Borden House at 230 Second Street. USGA claims that Miss Lizzie’s Coffee, located at 242 Second Street, infringes on its Lizzie Borden-related trademarks. Court filings reveal that USGA … Read more

Celebrity Tattoo Artist Kat Von D Cleared of Copyright Infringement in Landmark Case

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – In a recent copyright infringement case, famous tattoo artist Katherine von Drachenberg, commonly known as Kat von D, successfully defended herself against claims that she used a copyrighted photograph of jazz musician Miles Davis without permission. The case, Sedlik v. von Drachenberg, et al, hinged on whether Kat von D’s tattoo of the Davis portrait was substantially similar to the original photograph owned by photographer Jeffrey Sedlik. The jury, after a brief deliberation, unanimously ruled in favor of Kat von D, stating that her tattoo art did not infringe on Sedlik’s … Read more