Distinctiveness, Infringement Of ‘Sturgis’ Trademarks Argued In 8th Circuit

Mealey's (November 17, 2017, 12:33 PM EST) -- ST. LOUIS — A South Dakota organization affiliated with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally tells the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in a Nov. 6 brief that a jury correctly found its “Sturgis” trademarks to be valid and infringed by the sale of unlicensed Sturgis items.  However, the plaintiff appeals a post-verdict ruling that vacated a damages award for the infringement (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. v. Rushmore Photo & Gifts Inc., et al., Nos. 17-1762, -1869, -2712 and -2731, 8th Cir.)....