Recent case finds no coverage for trademark wrong; 8th Circuit's decision in 'Callas' highlights need for clarity in definition of advertising injury
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A ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in Callas Enterprises v. Travelers Indemnity Co of America that a policy insuring against advertising injury does not cover trademark infringement is discussed. Insurance companies could avoid further confusion by narrowing the Insurance Service Office's definition of advertising injury.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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Patent law; insurance coverage
Article Abstract:
Issues regarding federal court rulings regarding liability insurance coverage for patent infringement suits are discussed. Appellate courts in five jurisdictions issued rulings in late 1999 holding that patent infringement claims did not meet the perquisities for advertising injury liability.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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Summary judgments is losing ground before panel; the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has lately denied almist three-fourths of such motions
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Issues are discussed regarding the grounds for summary judgment disposition and the percentage of cases decided on the various grounds in the late 1990s before the Trademark Trial Appeal Board. Guidlines for the best evidence presentation to support such a motion are also given.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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