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Plaintiff uses the GORILLA PLAYSETS mark for outdoor play-sets. Defendant sold GORILLA GYM indoor exercise equipment, such as a pull-up bar, however it included accessories for children (such as ‘trapezes’). Plaintiff sues and defendant was enjoined from selling infringing play-sets. The injunction did not set out time-frames for compliance. Defendant, alleging that it was sitting…

Alleged bad guys send emails that display Amazon trademarks and offer victims Amazon gift cards or other rewards if they fill out a survey about their Amazon shopping habits. The victims do not receive an Amazon gift card, but they are provided an opportunity to purchase male enhancement pills, or CBD oil.

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Plaintiff photographer pled that Scholastic had exceeded its license. Plaintiff didn’t provide particulars as to the infringement, arguing that any information supporting such an allegation was within Scholastic’s control. Second Circuit has ‘some sympathy’ for plaintiff’s position, but will not relax 12(b)(6) standards.

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Plaintiff, top, sells apparel. Defendant sells vapib accessories but apparently also ‘promotional apparel’ (!?!). District court had dismissed on summary judgment, finding the logos are too dissimilar. 10th circuit reverses. A jury could find similarity because AFFLICTION is commercially and conceptually strong. The Fleur de Lises (fleur de lii?) are pointing in different directions but…

Luxottica sues landlord of indoor flea market for contributory infringement, after landlord fails to stop on-going sale of counterfeit Ray-Bans and Oakleys. $1.9 million judgment upheld by 11th Circuit. Held:

(1) A defendant is liable for contributory TM infringement if defendant (1) intentionally induced the direct infringer; or (2) supplied a product to the direct…