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Jurisdiction Affirmed: Trademark Ripples Reach US Shores

Addressing for the first time the issue of whether a foreign intellectual property holding company is subject to personal jurisdiction in the United States, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed a district...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Dolly Pardon: American Girl Can Sue Foreign Counterfeiter for Internet Sales

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified its standards for establishing personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants that conduct business over the internet. American Girl, LLC v. Zembrka, DBA...more

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Supreme Court Asked to Clarify Activities that Give Rise to Specific Personal Jurisdiction

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In Impossible X LLC v. Impossible Foods Inc., Impossible Foods recently filed an opposition to Impossible X’s petition for certiorari, which asks the Supreme Court to decide (1) whether some disputes should require so-called...more

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This Week At The Ninth: Personal Jurisdiction and Forest Fires

This week, the Ninth Circuit considers personal jurisdiction in a trademark declaratory judgment action and assesses an agency’s decision to omit an environmental-impact statement in connection with a forest-fire-management...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Personal Jurisdiction? Selling Products via Interactive Website Will Do It

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed and remanded a district court’s dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction, deciding that the sale of a product via an interactive website provides sufficient “minimum...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Message Received: US Courts Are Appropriate, More Convenient Venue to Adjudicate US IP Disputes

Addressing personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens in a software licensing dispute, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a district court’s exercise of personal jurisdiction over a Dutch entity and the...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Three Point Shot - November 2022

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NBA Properties Lands Slam Dunk in Intellectual Property Win Heard Around the Globe - NBA Properties, Inc. (“NBAP”), the exclusive licensee of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) and NBA teams’ distinctive trademarks,...more

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Yes, and It Counts! Single Purchase in Forum Establishes Personal Jurisdiction over Infringer

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed exercise of personal jurisdiction over a foreign online retailer for a trademark infringement claim where the trademark owner purchased the only allegedly infringing...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Single T-Shirt Sale Can’t Clothe Bare-Bones Personal Jurisdiction Claim

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a trademark infringement suit for lack of personal jurisdiction, finding that the trademark owner failed to allege that the alleged...more

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Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of “Love Happens” Trademark Infringement Suit for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction

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The Eighth Circuit recently upheld dismissal of Brothers and Sisters in Christ, LLC’s (“BASIC”) lawsuit against online marketplace Zazzle, affirming that “the bare-bones nature of BASIC’s allegations,” including Zazzle’s sale...more

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How Far Can Injunctions Go? Part II: The Extraterritorial Reach of Trademark Injunctions from U.S. to Europe

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In our last post on extraterritorial injunctions, we examined a recent decision from Hong Kong and how a brand owner was able to successfully enjoin infringers in mainland China. We will now look at a recent case in the U.S....more

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Can’t Presume Personal Jurisdiction Exists When Challenged

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a trademark infringement case for lack of personal jurisdiction, finding that if challenged, personal jurisdiction cannot be assumed...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Personal Jurisdiction in the Digital Age

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The concept of “presence” for jurisdictional purposes has evolved with the widespread use of websites, social media and other digital platforms. A company or individual may have no physical presence in a forum, but may...more

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Influenced by Social Media Marketing, the Ninth Circuit finds Personal Jurisdiction over Foreign Defendant under Federal Rule...

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In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that an Australian cosmetic company is subject to the personal jurisdiction of a federal district court in California despite having no traditional “minimum...more

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Internet Sales Lead to Personal Jurisdiction Despite No Physical Presence

Addressing the issue of personal jurisdiction in a trademark infringement case, the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed the district court and concluded that the plaintiff had made a prima facie showing that...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Lotso More Than Non-Exclusive Licensor-Licensee Relationship Needed for Personal Jurisdiction

Addressing whether the activities of non-exclusive licensees subject the licensor to personal jurisdiction, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that jurisdiction over the licensees does not extend personal...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Intellectual Property - Copyright - The World in U.S. Courts: Spring 2019

Copyright Act Does Not Apply to Proposed Sale of Allegedly Unlawful Copy of Sculpture to US Buyer Because All Relevant Conduct Occurred Outside the US and No Infringing US “Predicate Act” Otherwise Exists....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Intellectual Property - Trademark - The World in U.S. Courts: Winter 2019

Personal Jurisdiction to Support Preliminary Injunction Against Dubai- and Belarus-Based Defendants in Trademark Infringement Suit Based on Three Purchases of Cryptocurrency in New York - Alibaba Group Holding Limited v....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Intellectual Property - Trademark - The World in U.S. Courts: Summer - Fall 2018

Claimed Use of US Trademark in Croatia Cannot Support Lanham Act Claim Where No Effect on US Commerce Shown - Adria MM Productions, Ltd. v. Worldwide Entertainment Group, Inc., US District Court for the Southern District...more

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“Close-Call” Involving Recurrent Online Sales Triggers Minimum Contacts, Specific Jurisdiction

In considering whether online sales satisfied the minimum contacts requirement of a due process analysis, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court opinion that a foreign company subjected itself...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

First Circuit Affirms Personal Jurisdiction Based on Global Web Activity in Trademark Action

When does the globally available website of a foreign company subject that company to jurisdiction in the United States for purposes of a trademark infringement action? Does it make a difference if the foreign company has...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Intellectual Property - Trademark - The World in US Courts: Spring 2018

Global Injunction Against Trademark Infringement Upheld Because Both Parties Were US Companies, Confusion in EU Would Be Felt in the US, and Defendant’s EU Trademark Had Not Yet Issued....more

Proskauer - New England IP Blog

Court Makes Motion to Dismiss in Trademark Dispute Magically Disappear

A basic tenet of litigation is that the court must have personal jurisdiction over the parties to the case. In one recent decision, an out-of-state defendant in a trademark infringement dispute could not use a motion to...more

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Distinguishing “Expressly Aimed” Conduct from a “Substantial Connection”

Addressing the issue of personal jurisdiction under the Illinois long arm statute, the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed the district court’s holding that Ariel Capital Investors had infringed Ariel...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The World In U.S. Courts - Fall 2017

FSIA Does Not Exempt US Bank from Subpoena for Production of Records of Accounts Maintained by Central Bank of Nigeria - The World in U.S. Courts: Fall 2017 - Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act (FSIA)/Political Question Doctrine....more

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