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# JA Apparel v. Joseph Abboud: A Cautionary Tale

  March 3, 2010

Intellectual Property Law360

 

 

 

 

 

 

The article examined the rulings on the use of personal names as brands or trademarks in *J.A. Apparel Corp. v. Joseph Abboud et al.* The article discussed the importance of clarifying the rights with respect to the future use of a trademarked name.

 

 

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