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Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A.

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Trademark Law

Haute Diggity Dog Court Applies Tests in Determining What a Successful Parody Is
The case Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Haute Diggity Dog, 507 F.3d 252 (4th Cir. 2007) was the first case an appellate court heard under the Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 (TDRA). Though the TDRA generally favors companies like Louis Vuitton that try to protect their famous trademarks from dilution,…
Posted:
02/25/2008
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4th Circuit: No Likelihood of Confusion Between “Chewy Vuiton” and “Louis Vuitton” Trademarks
Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A., a French corporation located in Paris, that manufactures luxury luggage, handbags, and accessories, commenced this action against Haute Diggity Dog, LLC, a Nevada corporation that manufactures and sells pet products nationally, alleging, among other claims, trademark infringement under 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1)(a), and trademark dilution under…
Date of ruling:
11/13/2007