Following guidelines wins quick dismissal of Trademark Infringement lawsuit.
A Worcester business asked Hassett & Donnelly for help in responding to cease and desist notices from a former employer objecting to usage of the former employer’s Trademark on its website.
The lawyers at Hassett & Donnelly provided clear and practical guidelines about how another company’s Trademark can lawfully be used.
For example, it is acceptable to use another company’s trademark in comparative advertising, for news reporting and non-commercial uses. It is not acceptable to use a mark in a way that implies endorsement, sponsorship or appears to be “passing off” goods or services as those of the well-known trademark owner.
Based on the Hassett & Donnelly guidelines, the client revised its website – and limited the Trademark references to describe past affiliations and experience.
When the former employer filed suit for Trademark infringement, Hassett & Donnelly was quickly able to obtain a dismissal of the lawsuit.
