It seems lately that ignorance can do a lot for you — but willful ignorance won’t save you from being held liable for contributory infringement. That’s what the defendants in Luxottica GROUP, S.p.A., v. Airport Mini Mall, LLC learned recently in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Originating in the District of Georgia, Airport Mini Mall (AMM)…

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A recent, precedential decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) examined the difference between  a source identifier, and informational text that just happens to appear close to a logo. In Re TracFone, Inc. concerned cellular provider TracFone’s failed application for the mark UNLIMITED CARRYOVER as a trademark on the Principal Register. The question before the…

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