In re: Tam

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Case overview

Case Number:

14-1203

Court:

Appellate - Federal Circuit

Nature of Suit:

  1. April 27, 2015

    Fed. Circ. Will Weigh If Offensive TM Rule Is Unconstitutional

    The Federal Circuit on Monday voided its own ruling upholding a federal ban on "disparaging" trademarks — the same rule that spelled doom for the Washington Redskins' trademarks — and said it would reconsider whether the provision violates the First Amendment.

  2. April 20, 2015

    Fed. Circ. Hints Trademark Rule Might Be Unconstitutional

    The Federal Circuit on Monday shot down an appeal arguing that federal restrictions on "disparaging" trademarks are unconstitutional — but also included a lengthy side note on why another court should rule otherwise.