NEWS RELEASE
July 15, 2011
(Westfield, NJ)
Contact:
Ray P. Janeczek
Direct Dial: 908.518.6369 or
rjaneczek@ldlkm.com
On June 29, 2011, our client Rutt’s Hut, Inc. (“Rutt’s Hut”) won its trademark infringement case against Mutt’s Hut International and its principals (“Mutt’s Hut”), securing a default judgment from the District Court of New Jersey that prohibits Mutt’s Hut from any act that uses any trademark owned by Rutt’s Hut or any confusingly similar variations thereof. Mutt’s Hut was ordered to immediately remove all exterior and interior signage bearing the “Mutt’s Hut” designation and immediately discontinue use of the designation on employee uniforms, menus, napkins, and all advertising and promotional materials. In addition, the District Court recently awarded Rutt’s Hut attorneys’ fees, finding Mutt’s Hut’s conduct to be culpable and exceptional enough to justify a fee award.
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