In a recent ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court has partially reversed a Texas federal court’s decision concerning a trademark dispute between two appliance companies. The appellate court found that while the store name utilized by a San Antonio appliance company constitutes a valid trademark, the abbreviated term “Appliance Liquidation” does not afford the same protection. This decision alters the initial conclusion that both trademarks were infringed upon by Appliance Liquidation Outlet LLC. For additional details on this case, you can read more here.