The Fifth Circuit on Wednesday upheld an injunction against three Texans who were accused of infringing on the trademark of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. According to the court, the defendants created the infringing entity with the clear intention “to ride on the back” of the reputable BigLaw firm’s name. The court’s decision emphasizes the protection of established trademarks in the legal sector, highlighting the industry’s vigilance against opportunistic infringements.
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