11th Circuit Affirms: Ownership Of ‘Casas Bahia’ Trademark Established

Mealey's (August 6, 2018, 12:34 PM EDT) -- ATLANTA — A Florida federal judge did not err in finding that use by a declaratory judgment defendant of the “Casas Bahia” trademark in commerce was sufficient to establish ownership rights, the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Aug. 3 (Direct Niche LLC v. Via Varejo S/A, No. 17-13937, 11th Cir., 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 21584)....