Congress has enacted new legislation relating to trademark dilution. Here's a brief article on this development by my partner, Uli Widmaier:
Dilution occurs when third-party uses of a famous mark whittle away its distinctiveness (dilution by blurring) or harm its reputation (dilution by tarnishment). Unchecked, it can quickly destroy the value and commercial magnetism of a famous mark.
Pattishall attorneys spearheaded comprehensive legislation to protect against this insidious harm. On September 25, 2006, their efforts came to fruition when Congress passed the Trademark Dilution Revision Act (H.R. 683). President Bush is expected to sign the Act within the next ... more »