On February 5, 2014, Rolex Watch U.S.A.,Inc. (“Rolex”) of New York, New York, filed a complaint against Nicholas Peter Karettis (“the defendant”) of Tyrone, Georgia, alleging Trademark Counterfeiting and Infringement under 15 U.S.C. § 1114. The complaint alleges Mr. Karettis sold, offered for sale, distributed, promoted, and advertised […]
Introduction As puzzling as it may first seem, a seller of merchandise bearing counterfeit trademarks might not be found liable for “trademark counterfeiting.” Selling such merchandise does not establish counterfeiting liability without a showing of intent. Nevertheless, a defendant’s use of a counterfeit mark, regardless of intent, allows […]
On October 26, 2012, New York-based Coach, Inc. and Coach Services, Inc. (collectively “Coach”) filed a complaint in the Waycross Division of the Southern District, alleging that defendant Teresa J. Moore d/b/a Douglas Gold Buyers & Jewelry Store sold counterfeit merchandise bearing “Coach Trademarks,” and that Ms. Moore […]
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