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Patagonia, Inc. v. Mann, 2:18-cv-03868 FMO (RAOx). (2018)

Court: District Court, C.D. California Number: infdco20180830978 Visitors: 28
Filed: Aug. 29, 2018
Latest Update: Aug. 29, 2018
Summary: FINAL JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AS TO TAMMY MANN FERNANDO M. OLGUIN , District Judge . Plaintiff Patagonia, Inc. ("Patagonia") has filed a Complaint alleging counter-feiting, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and copyright infringement under federal law against co-defendant Tammy Mann. Ms. Mann has promoted apparel products bearing one or more identical or substantially indistinguishable imitations of Patagonia's federally registered marks (the "Counterfeit Products") usin
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FINAL JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AS TO TAMMY MANN

Plaintiff Patagonia, Inc. ("Patagonia") has filed a Complaint alleging counter-feiting, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and copyright infringement under federal law against co-defendant Tammy Mann. Ms. Mann has promoted apparel products bearing one or more identical or substantially indistinguishable imitations of Patagonia's federally registered marks (the "Counterfeit Products") using social media, including Facebook user accounts or Facebook Groups, and sought to import and sell such Counterfeit Products. Ms. Mann consents to entry of judgment and permanent injunction to resolve this matter.

The Court now enters final judgment based upon the following undisputed facts. Each party has waived the right to appeal from this final judgment and each party will bear its own fees and costs in connection with this action.

I. FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS

A. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this lawsuit and personal jurisdiction over Ms. Mann. Venue is proper in this Court.

B. Patagonia owns numerous registrations for the PATAGONIA trade-mark, and for its distinctive logo depicting the Mt. Fitz Roy skyline (the "Fitz Roy Design"), for a wide ranging assortment of products. Among these are the following U.S. trademark registrations:

Reg. No./Reg. Date of Trademark Date Goods First Use 1189402/Feb. Men's and Women's 08/1974 9, 1982 Clothing-Namely, Sweaters, Rugby Shirts, PATAGONIA Walking Shorts, Trousers, Jackets, Mittens, Hoods and Rainwear. 1294523/Sept. Men's, Women's and 08/1974-1981 11, 1984 Children's Clothing-Namely, Jackets, Pants, Vests, Gloves, Pullovers, Cardigans, Socks, Sweaters, Underwear, Shirts, Shorts, Skirts and Belts 1775623/June Luggage back packs, and 08/1988 8, 1993 all-purpose sports bags 1811334/Dec. Luggage back packs 08/1990 PATAGONIA 14, 1993 fanny packs and all-purpose purpose sport bags, fot-wear ski bags and ski gloves 2260188/July Computerized on-line 13, 1999 ordering activities in the filed of clothing and PATAGONIA accessories; Providing information in the field of technical clothing and accessories for use in recreational, sporting and leisure activeties; providing information in the field of existing and evolving environmental issues 2392685/Oct. On-line retail store and 10/1995 10, 2000 mail order services featuring technical clothing, footwear, and accessories; PATAGONIA.COM Computer services in the nature of on-line information related to the environment and clothing 2662619/Dec. Retail store services 06/1986 17, 2002 featuring clothing, PATAGONIA footwear, luggage and a wide variety of sporting goods and accessories

These registrations for the PATAGONIA mark and logos are in full force and effect. The registrations have become incontestable under 15 U.S.C. § 1065. Collectively, these marks, Patagonia's other registered trademarks, and its common law marks are referred to as the "PATAGONIA trademarks." A color image of the Fitz Roy Design follows:

C. Ms. Mann promoted for sale, and sought to import and sell, Counterfeit Products.

II. PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND AWARD

It is hereby ordered and adjudged as follows:

A. Commencing as of the "So Ordered" date of this Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction, Ms. Mann, her agents, employees, attorneys, successors, assigns, affiliates, joint ventures, and any person(s) in active concert or participation with her, and/or any person(s) acting for, with, by, through, or under her control who receive actual notice of this Order, are hereby permanently enjoined and restrained, anywhere in the world, directly or indirectly, from doing, authorizing or procuring any persons to do any of the following:

1. Manufacturing, producing, sourcing, importing, selling, offering for sale, distributing, advertising, or promoting any goods or services that bear reproductions of the PATAGONIA Trademarks;

2. Manufacturing, producing, sourcing, importing, selling, offering for sale, distributing, advertising, or promoting any goods or services that display any words or symbols that so resemble the PATAGONIA trademarks as to be likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception, on or in connection with any product that is not authorized by or for Patagonia;

3. Using any word, term, name, symbol, device, or combination thereof that causes or is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception as to the affiliation or association of Ms. Mann or her products with Patagonia or as to the origin of Ms. Mann's goods, or any false designation of origin, false or misleading description or representation of fact, or any false or misleading advertising;

4. Further infringing the rights of Patagonia in and to its PATAGONIA trademarks, or otherwise damaging Patagonia's goodwill or business reputation;

5. Further infringing Patagonia's copyright rights, including its rights in the Fitz Roy Design, or otherwise infringing any of Patagonia's rights under the Copyright Act and any other source of federal or state law;

6. Otherwise competing unfairly with Patagonia in any manner; and

7. Assisting, aiding or abetting any person or entity engaging in or performing any act prohibited by this paragraph.

B. This is a final judgment as to all claims asserted against Ms. Mann related to the Counterfeit Products, sold prior to the date of entry of this Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction. Both parties shall bear their own costs.

C. If Ms. Mann is found to be in contempt of this injunction by a court of law, she agrees that she will pay to Patagonia a liquidated penalty in an amount no less than $15,000.00 as liquidated damages, plus any other non-duplicative penalties or damages arising from the contempt.

D. If Patagonia commences an action for enforcement of this Judgment, the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the other party for both the action enforcing this Judgment and the underlying litigation.

Source:  Leagle

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