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The Moseley Decision: The Supreme Court On Trademark Dilution

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its first decision interpreting the Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995 (FTDA) in Moseley v. V Secret Catalogue, Inc. In an opinion that corporate counsel were eagerly awaiting, the unanimous Court held that proof of actual dilution was required to succeed on a claim of trademark dilution under the FTDA. This decision effectively raises the bar for trademark owners and their counsel to prove a claim of actual dilution.

15 minute read August 19, 2003 at 03:51 PM
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Joseph V. Norvell And Joseph T. Kucala, JR.
The Moseley Decision: The Supreme Court On Trademark Dilution

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its first decision interpreting the Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995 (FTDA) in Moseley v. V Secret Catalogue, Inc., No. 01-1015 (March 4, 2003).

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