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APCA & campus activities magazine v. naca |
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ABOUT THE CASE · A national association of colleges and artists (APCA) and a nationally-published college entertainment magazine (Campus Activities Magazine) brought suit against a competitor wherein it is alleged that the competitor (NACA) purchased multiple internet domains which infringed upon the service marks of the plaintiffs. · The defendant was pointing the domains to its own site and continued to do so even after being asked to stop. · The plaintiffs also filed suit for unfair competition, Lanham Act violations, unfair trade practices, and other alleged violations of state and federal law. · Noah “Chip” Hicks is Mr. Lambert’s co-counsel on the case. |
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ASSN. FOR THE PROMOTION OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES (APCA) & CAMEO PUBLISHING GROUP
VERSUS
NATIONAL ASSN. FOR CAMPUS ACTIVITIES (NACA), et al.
US DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF SOUTH CARLINA (COLUMBIA DIVISION) NO. 2008-CV-02928-MJP
CASE ISSUES & AREAS OF LAW:
· Cybersquatting · Trademark Infringement · Lanham Act violations · Unfair Competition · Unfair Trade Practices |
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PLEADINGS & ORDERS OF THE COURT · Read the Original Complaint filed on August 20, 2008. · NACA has responded by claiming that it actually owns the exclusive rights to the term “Campus Activities”. You can read their Answer here.
PROGRESS OF THE CASE · A request for a Jury Trial was filed on August 29, 2008. · The case was stayed temporarily on November 20, 2008, while the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board hears argument on NACA’s claim that they own the sole right to use the term “Campus Activities” in commerce.
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