Second Circuit Court Empowers Trademark Owners in Battle Against Foreign Counterfeiters

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has issued a decision offering a new approach for trademark owners striving to combat foreign entities involved in selling counterfeit goods online. The ruling outlines a method for swiftly obtaining personal jurisdiction in New York by relying on a single counterfeit purchase. This could position the Second Circuit as a key venue for addressing foreign infringement. Such decisions are crucial for trademark owners who need effective legal pathways to enforce their rights under the Lanham Act against parties with minimal connections to the U.S. For further details on the implications of this ruling, you can explore the commentary by Jeffrey Ratinoff at Spencer Fane, available through Law360.