Lexington Management Corp. v. Lexington Capital Partners

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• finding that evidence of similar registrations absent proof of what a company “does” with an alleged mark is not probative of third-party use
• holding presumption of validity extends only to goods and services noted in the registration certificate
• finding plaintiffs mark distinctive under Section 43(c)(1) based on finding of strength in infringement analysis
• finding secondary meaning where company was “referred to only as ‘Lexington’” in media coverage and generally known only by shortform in the industry
• the mere presence of third-party registration is insufficient absent evidence that the mark is actually used, well-promoted, or recognized by consumers
• Certificate of registration of a trade or service mark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office is prima facie evidence of the validity of the registered mark

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