United States Federal Circuit
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE RESEARCH, INC. v. AUTO. CLUB DE L'OUEST DE LA FRANCE, 00-1036
Where there is undue delay in bringing a request for cancellation of a trademark, the doctrine of laches takes account of the economic prejudice arising from investment in and development of the trademark.
Appellate Information
- Decided 04/06/2001
- Published 04/06/2001
Judges
- PAULINE NEWMAN, Circuit Judge., Before PAULINE NEWMAN, MICHEL, and LOURIE, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Federal Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Peter G. Mack,Foley & Lardner, of Washington, DC, argued for appellant. Of counsel was John H. Hornickel, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., of Akron, OH.
- For Appellees:
- Michael J. Striker, of Huntington, NY, argued for appellee.