Philadelphia Jury Delivers Split Decision in Trademark Dispute Between Fastener Firms

A Philadelphia jury has delivered a mixed verdict in an intellectual property lawsuit between two industrial fastener manufacturers. The jury found that Peninsula Components Inc. infringed on Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.’s trademark by using its “PEM” mark in online advertisements. However, the court determined that the use of the “PEM” trademark in specification comparison charts constituted fair use and did not infringe on Penn Engineering’s rights. For additional information, consult the full details here.