Date: 06-06-2025

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Novo Nordick, Inc. v. Transformations Clinical Entity Florida, PLLC d/b/a Estetica Institute of the Palm Beaches

Case Number: 24-CV-1209

Judge: Melissa Damian

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Palm Beach County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michelle Juarez and Jordan Cohen

Defendant's Attorney: Steve Eisenband and Steve Platzek

Description: West Palm Beach, Florida intellectual property lawyers represented the parties in a trademark infringement dispute.

Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a trademark or service mark without permission in a way that's likely to confuse consumers about the source of goods or services. This unauthorized use can lead to legal action by the trademark owner, including injunctions and monetary damages.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. What is Trademark Infringement?

It's the unauthorized use of a trademark, which includes any word, letter, name, design, or symbol used to identify a specific business, goods, or services.

The infringing use must be in connection with goods or services.
It's likely to confuse consumers about the source of the goods or services.

2. How to Prove Infringement:

The trademark owner must demonstrate that they have a valid, protected mark.

The trademark owner must prove the defendant used the same or a similar mark in connection with goods or services.
The trademark owner must prove the defendant's use is likely to cause confusion.

3. Key Elements of Trademark Infringement:

Use in Commerce: The infringing use must be in connection with the sale or advertising of goods or services.

Likelihood of Confusion: The unauthorized use must be likely to confuse consumers about the source of the goods or services.
Similar Mark: The infringing mark must be confusingly similar to the original trademark.

4. Remedies for Infringement:

Injunctions: A court can order the infringer to stop using the infringing mark.

Monetary Damages: The trademark owner can recover profits from the infringer's unauthorized use, plus potential treble damages, prejudgment interest, and attorney's fees in exceptional cases.
Seizure and Destruction: A court can order the seizure and destruction of infringing goods.

Outcome: Joint MOTION for Entry of Judgment and Permanent Injunction re 17 Order on Motion for Judgment, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Novo Nordisk Inc.

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