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11th Circuit affirms Viacom's Rogers-based win for MTV Floribama Shore

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The Lounge has been in operation since 1964 and has gained regional fame by hosting many entertainment and athletic events.” Grimaldi grounds, the district court’s grant of summary judgment to MTV on the resulting trademark claims. Flora-Bama logo The Flora-Bama has been featured in artistic works by third parties.

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USC IP year in review, TM/ROP

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Another thing that is likely to ramp up the potential conflict between trademark law and Article III injury is the continuing fallout from the recent Romag case, in which the Supreme Court found that willfulness was not required to award disgorgement to successful trademark plaintiffs.

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