Suit against Arden
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Stephan Company has filed a lawsuit against Elizabeth Arden for infringing its federally registered Interlude trademark for personal care products and fragrances, company announces June 22. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, suit seeks an injunction barring Elizabeth Arden from selling Provocative Interlude fragrance and products, which are on sale in fine department stores. Arden launched Provocative Interlude in April (1"The Rose Sheet" April 3, 2006, Marketing In Brief). Stephan notes blocking further sales of the Provocative scent will prevent consumer confusion...
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Lawsuit filed by The Stephan Company against Elizabeth Arden for infringing its federally registered Interlude trademark is "entirely without merit," Elizabeth Arden states in June 22 press release responding to allegations. "In fact, the U.S. Trademark Office granted Elizabeth Arden a registration for the Provocative Interlude name and will fully assert its legal rights in this matter," Arden adds. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Stephan's suit seeks an injunction barring Elizabeth Arden from selling Provocative Interlude fragrance and products (1"The Rose Sheet" June 26, 2006, In Brief)...
Marketing In Brief
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Cosmetic And Personal Care Trademark Review: 16 April
Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.