Icons and automobiles
We represented luxury car manufacturer BMW in a trade-mark action over BMW's iconic "M" trade-marks. At trial, we obtained an injunction against Nissan's use of "M" and "M6" in association with its luxury vehicles. The decision was reversed on appeal.Links
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