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Penn State seeks reconsideration of mid-trial dismissal of defendant in trademark row

By Melissa Ritti ( November 15, 2024, 21:16 GMT | Insight) -- Sportswear Inc., a co-defendant of Vintage Brand in a closely watched trademark case, won judgment as a matter of law yesterday of no infringement. Plaintiff Penn State University today urged US District Judge Matthew Brann of the Middle District of Pennsylvania to reconsider, arguing that allowing Sportswear to exit the case mid-trial is not only contrary to “fundamental principles of trademark law” but also risks confusing the jury.US District Judge Matthew Brann of the Middle District of Pennsylvania ruled from the bench yesterday that Sportswear Inc. cannot be held liable for direct trademark infringement for manufacturing merchandise ordered by Vintage Brand....

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