Why a pair of fashion TM disputes could ‘hamper’ brand protection

The outcome of Coach v Gap and Penn State v Vintage Brand could have ‘serious ramifications’ for brand owners and licensing, depending on their outcome. Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Kate Garber of Pryor Cashman explain how.

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