The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac v. Cologne & Cognac Entertainment has established a new standard regarding the evaluation of evidence of third-party use of certification marks. This significant ruling impacts the way in which such marks are assessed for fame. Legal experts Samantha Katze and Lisa Rosaya at Manatt emphasize the importance of this decision, noting its potential effects on future certification mark cases. For further details, the analysis can be accessed
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