Coverage Barred For Trademark Infringement Dispute, Federal Judge Rules

Mealey's (January 23, 2017, 1:25 PM EST) -- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Because an underlying complaint against a motorcycle helmet manufacturer insured contains no allegations distinct from the excluded trademark infringement claims, the manufacturer’s insurers have no duty to defend, a North Carolina federal judge held Jan. 19 (Catlin Specialty Insurance Co. v. Tegol Inc., et al., No. 14-00607, W.D. N.C.; 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7565)....