· 7/3/1991
Harper v. Frank
Citations
- 767 F. Supp. 145
- 1991 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9558
- 1991 WL 126262
How courts have described this case
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- holding jury was entitled to consider conflicting evidence and determine how much was appropriate to award
- noting that “[s]ome courts have suggested that a finding of likelihood of confusion can satisfy the irreparable harm requirement”
- denying fees where the willful violation did not meet the clear and convincing standard
- “If the infringement was willful, however, a court does not have to balance the hardships.”
- the jury was entitled to consider the experts’ calculations and other factors to determine what amount of profits was an appropriate award
- “It is not clear whether the Fifth Circuit has itself adopted such a requirement.”
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