LV applies for summary judgment against ValueMax in alleged trademark infringement lawsuit
Louis Vuitton is seeking a summary judgment against ValueMax Retail for allegedly selling items infringing on its trademarks.Summary
Louis Vuitton (LV) has filed a lawsuit against ValueMax Retail, a subsidiary of ValueMax Group, alleging trademark infringement and passing off. The suit, lodged in mid-September, centers around a gold charm and a pair of gold earrings that LV claims bear symbols infringing on its trademarks. ValueMax Retail has countered these claims, arguing in its October defense that the symbols on the disputed items are neither identical nor similar to LV’s registered marks. A hearing for summary judgment is scheduled in the High Court for January 6th, where LV will seek a swift resolution to the case. The dispute highlights the ongoing efforts of luxury brands to protect their intellectual property and combat the sale of counterfeit or infringing goods.
(Source：The Business Times)