John Strand Quoted by Bloomberg Law on Lessons Learned from Trademark SCOTUS Case

John Strand was quoted by Bloomberg Law in an article titled “Justices' Ax of Trademark Award Provides 'Relief,' Not Clarity.” This article discusses the unanimous US Supreme Court decision in Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers. The article covers what questions were answered and what questions remain about trademark law following this ruling, along with practical business realities and lessons learned.

John explains that just because the Supreme Court left arguments open doesn’t mean they can be raised on remand without a party actively making them. He also notes that while courts have broad discretion in equity, their power is not unlimited, and future cases may see more defendants named if they profited from infringement. Read more.

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