Trademark

OSRX Vows to Fight Back After $34.9 Million Trademark Verdict Favors ImprimisRx in Heated Legal Battle

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MISSOULA, Mont. — OSRX, Inc., based in Missoula, Montana, recently conveyed its profound dissatisfaction with a jury verdict that found it and its associate company, Ocular Science, Inc., liable for willful trademark infringement and unfair competition, resulting in a substantial penalty of $34.9 million in damages. The lawsuit, initiated by ImprimisRx, a subsidiary of Harrow Health, Inc., was adjudicated in the Southern District of California. Throughout the proceedings, OSRX defended its use of certain abbreviations commonly utilized in ophthalmology, such as “Pred,” “Moxi,” “Dex,” and “Brom,” which refer to prednisolone, moxifloxacin, dexamethasone, and bromfenac, respectively. … Read more

$34.9 Million Verdict in Trademark Dispute Shakes Up Pharmaceutical Industry: ImprimisRx Wins Case Over Compounded Eye Drops

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San Diego, CA — A federal jury awarded $34.9 million to a pharmaceutical company following a heated four-day trial concerning trademark disputes over specialized post-surgical eyedrops. The verdict, handed down on Wednesday in a San Diego courtroom, addressed allegations of trademark infringement involving compounded ophthalmic medications. These medications are custom mixes specifically prepared to meet the unique needs of individual patients, particularly beneficial in eye care treatments. Carlsbad-based ImprimisRx LLC, which brought the lawsuit, claimed they pioneered the market with these unique formulations, each safeguarded under its own trademark. ImprimisRx LLC argued that competitor OSRX … Read more

$71.5 Million Verdict: Jury Sides with OMG Girlz in Doll Brand Trademark Battle

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Los Angeles, CA — In a significant legal decision, MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for violating intellectual property rights of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The infringement stemmed from similarities found between the toy company’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” line of dolls and the band’s name and image. The verdict, issued on Monday, marks a pivotal victory for OMG Girlz, along with the group’s affiliates, Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris and rapper Chris “T.I.” Harris, in their protracted legal dispute with the California-based toy manufacturer. The jury identified that … Read more

Trademark Turmoil: San Francisco Sues Oakland Over Airport Name Change, Alleging Brand Confusion

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San Francisco, CA — A legal storm is swirling over the San Francisco Bay as the city of San Francisco has launched a trademark lawsuit against its neighboring city of Oakland. The dispute ignited following Oakland’s decision to rename its airport to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport,” a move that San Francisco claims infringes on its branding and could mislead travelers. The controversy began when officials at the Port of Oakland, which operates Oakland International Airport, announced the name change. They argued that the new name would better represent the airport’s geographic location and … Read more