Partner Joseph Re was quoted in “Monster Energy Prevails on Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement Claims, Wins Punitive Damages,” an article published by IPWatchdog.
Excerpt: Energy drink maker Monster Energy recently prevailed in its trademark and trade dress infringement lawsuit against Integrated Supply Networks (ISN), a maker of automotive tools and related goods. Although the jury verdict awarded zero actual damages for infringement, it did award $5 million in punitive damages against ISN after Monster Energy proved that Integrated Supply acted with malice, oppression or fraud.