In a pivotal decision, the Fifth Circuit has mandated a retrial in Gibson’s trademark infringement case. The iconic guitar maker initially claimed that a competitor was selling counterfeit instruments that infringed upon its trademark, most notably on the Flying V guitar and other signature models. However, the circuit court ruled that the district court had improperly excluded critical evidence during the proceedings, necessitating a fresh trial. Legal professionals can delve deeper into the details of the ruling on Law360.