A Houston-based immigration law firm is seeking to trim claims in a lawsuit brought by a Washington state firm. The lawsuit alleges unfair competition and trademark violation. The Houston firm has additionally filed a counterclaim for declaratory judgment, asserting that the disputed trademark is merely a “common Spanish phrase.” This case brings to the forefront issues regarding the usage and trademarking of common phrases within different linguistic communities.
More details on this developing case can be found on Law360.