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Trademark Basics, Halloween Special: Tips and Tales From the Trademark Crypt

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million in damages (which was reduced to $678,302 on appeal) and $16.8 million in punitive damages (which was reduced to approximately $4.1 (It should be noted, however, that in 1974, the ability to locate marks that were in use, but were not registered, was far more limited than today.) In any event, a jury awarded Big O $2.8

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It’s March Madness! … It’s April Madness! … Be Wary of Using the NCAA’s Trademarks

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The NCAA is seeking injunctive relief, damages, the defendant’s profits, punitive damages and an award of attorneys’ fees. Last year, I wrote about the risks of publishing ads or engaging in promotional activities that “play off” the NCAA Collegiate Basketball Playoffs. The Final Score.

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Australia High Court Delivers Major Blow to Free Speech In Defamation Ruling

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The site was sued by Sarah Jones, an ex-Bengals cheerleader and a former high school teacher in northern Kentucky, who was libeled on the site by commentators. compensatory damages and $300,000.00 punitive damages. The jury hung in the first trial of this case, which necessitated a second trial.

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