Motion to Transfer Granted
Judge Mazzant granted this motion to transfer in a trademark / trade dress case.
Copyrights and Trademarks
Dismissal of Bouncy-House Defendant
This case arises out of a bouncy-house franchise. In my experience, kids liked the Star Trek theme for the party more than they did the bouncy house.
FRCP 50(a) JMOL Granted
Calm down, it’s a trademark case in Austin. But I’m serious about the 50(a) part.
Motion To Dismiss Granted
This order gets into the weeds on copyright in this case involving a comic book storyline alleged to be copied by “The Umbrella Academy”.
Last Chord in Guitar Fight
A Sherman jury in Judge Mazzant’s counter answered a 22 question verdict form Friday in this trademark-plus case before leaving for the holiday weekend.
Limine Rulings & Limine Mulligans
First the ruling. Judge Mazzant precluded certain evidence and arguments related to certain third-party advertisements and sales.
Third Round of Summary Judgment Motions in Trademark Case
When the court notes that the parties were on their third round of summary judgment motions, you know someone’s really not happy.
Copyright Case Fees
The court awarded fees to the defendant in this copyright case, then had to determine how to apportion them.
TRO and Preliminary Injunction Granted
First day back in the office after seeing sights like this for a couple of weeks. Somewhat less interesting, although possibly as rare is this order granting the request in this case involving counterfeit goods in a trademark and copyright infringement case.
Summary Judgment And Spoliation In Trademark Case
Everything was denied, that doesn’t mean it isn’t interesting.