Tag Archives: Cancellation

Hunton Insurance Lawyers Discuss Event Cancellation Insurance in the Wake of the Government Shutdown

In an Expert Analysis recently published in Law360, Hunton insurance recovery attorneys Sergio Oehninger and Latosha Ellis discuss the many ways that event cancellation insurance can help mitigate loss caused by government shutdowns and other disruptive events.  A copy of … Continue reading

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Court of Federal Claims Slams Government For Cancellation of Solicitation & Awards Attorneys Fees Under Equal Access to Justice Act

Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Background of Relevant Facts Leading to Agency Decision for Cancellation of Solicitation. The Court of Federal Claims entered judgment in favor of Starry on its bid protest claim, concluding that the Department of Health and Human … Continue reading

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Finding PILLOW PODS Confusable With PILLOW PAWS for Socks, TTAB Grants Cancellation Petition, Dismisses Section 18 Counterclaim

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark PILLOW PODS for "socks," finding a likelihood of confusion with the registered mark PILLOW PAWS for "slipper socks, slippers, socks." Respondent's evidence of third-party use and registration … Continue reading

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Laches Defense Applies to Cancellation Actions – Cosmetic Warriors v. Pinkette Clothing

In Cosmetic Warriors v. Pinkette Clothing, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit filed an opinion a couple weeks ago, reconfirming that the equitable defense of laches (unreasonable and prejudicial delay in bringing a lawsuit) applies in trademark cancellation actions, … Continue reading

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Trademark Cancellation of Generic Terms

While seeking to cancel a trademark registration on the grounds that is generic is often difficult to prove, it is not impossible.  Therefore, it is always prudent to be familiar with applicable rules and case law. A generic term is … Continue reading

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