Seventh Circuit Upholds $900,000 Punitive Damages in Trademark Infringement Case

The Seventh Circuit recently upheld a $900,000 award in punitive damages against a nutritional company and its owners. The case involved the infringement of the “Diesel Test” trademark, a testosterone-boosting product developed by a former competitive bodybuilder. The ruling was based on the court’s assessment that the defendant’s actions warranted such a penalty. This decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on protecting trademark rights and upholding significant financial penalties in cases of infringement. For more detailed information, the full article is available on Law360.