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Tag Archives: declaratory
Morphe Files Makeup Packaging Trade Dress and Trademark Infringement Declaratory Judgment Complaint
Morphe, a well-known makeup company, is suing Becca in response to threats Morphe’s new eyeshadow palette’s packaging constitutes trade dress infringement, false designation of origin, and palming off under the Lanham Act. 15 U.S.C. § 1051. Becca also alleges that … Continue reading
Posted in Intellectual Property
Tagged Complaint, declaratory, Dress, files, Infringement, Judgment, makeup, Morphe, Packaging, Trade, Trademark
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The Joyce Smith Case – Declaratory Judgment re: Chapter 128s & Utility Disconnections
I have had many clients over the years inquire about alternatives to bankruptcy, specifically Wisconsin's unique "Chapter 128". Chapter 128s are cheaper, faster, simpler, and impose fewer requirements on the debtor, compared to federal bankruptcy. However, they also offer far … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy Law
Tagged case, chapter, declaratory, Disconnections, Joyce, Judgment, Smith, Utility
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Declaratory judgment actions in administrative matters
Declaratory judgment actions in administrative matters pose interesting problems: When does the statute of limitations accrue? When does a plaintiff have standing to bring the action? Does the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies apply? A recent Arizona Court of… … Continue reading
Posted in Administrative law
Tagged Actions, Administrative, declaratory, Judgment, Matters
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Standing and declaratory judgment
Amazon sues booksellers association for declaratory judgment of no false advertising under the Lanham Act. Amazon.com, Inc. v. National Association of College Stores, Inc., No. 2:11-cv-00754 (W.D. Wash. filed May 3, 2011). Does the court have to evaluate the association's … Continue reading