In a recent development, a Texas federal judge has partially dismissed allegations laid out by a Houston personal injury law firm against a legal referral service. According to the firm, the service had been purchasing online keywords that infringe upon the firm’s trademarks. The firm alleged that the service’s “click-to-call” system is designed to divert clients and business away from its operation.
While reviewing the case, the judge deemed some of the allegations to be overly “conclusory” in nature, finding that others lacked backing from the presented facts. This ruling marks an interesting shift in the ongoing legal battles surrounding trademark infringement in the world of online advertisement.
A detailed account of the lawsuit is available for reading on the original report.