Texas Federal Magistrate Judge: Deny Fee Award In Trademark Dispute

Mealey's (May 16, 2018, 1:47 PM EDT) -- AUSTIN, Texas — In a May 14 report and recommendation, a Texas magistrate judge found that an agreement that settled trademark infringement allegations is insufficient to confer prevailing party status because the parties to the settlement agreed only to submit the question of attorney fees to a Texas federal judge for resolution (Professional Liability Insurance Services Inc. v. U.S. Risk Inc., et al., No. 15-958, W.D. Texas, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 81144)....