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Romag Fasteners Inc v Fossil Group Inc

590 US 169 (2020)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2020
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A plaintiff need not prove willfulness to obtain an account of profits under §1117(a) of the Lanham Act for trademark infringement.

Key Principle

A plaintiff seeking profits under §1117(a) of the Lanham Act for trademark infringement need not prove the defendant acted wilfully; wilfulness is a relevant but not required factor.

Area of Law

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