Thursday, December 22, 2011

Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: December 2011 - Trademark Infringement Lawsuits


The facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.


TIFFANY, LLC v. YAOQIANG, ET AL.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (MIAMI)
1:11-CV-24116-UU
FILED: 11/15/2011

Major companies are stepping up their efforts at enforcing their intellectual property rights.

Tiffany is the world famous manufacturer and distributor of high quality luxury goods. The Defendants all allegedly reside in the Peoples Republic of China. These websites offer for sale counterfeit and trademark infringing Tiffany-branded goods to consumers without license or other authorization.

Plaintiff alleges trademark counterfeiting and infringement, false designation of origin, and cybersquatting. Plaintiff requests that Defendants be permanently enjoined from continuing to use the infringing marks, an award of all profits and damages resulting from Defendants’ infringing activities, attorneys’ fees and any other relief that the court deems just and proper. Traverse Internet Law Cross-Reference Number 1538.