Litigation

Arkansas Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Filed Over Bad Boy Name

By H. William Allen et al.

An Arkansas trademark infringement complaint was recently filed. Bad Boy Bad Boy, Inc. v. Bad Boy Enterprises, LLC, No. 08-050 (E.D. Ark., filed 9/12/08). Bad Boy Inc. sells lawnmowers, while  Bad Boy Enterprises sells all terrain vehicles that are primarily used for hunting and related outdoor travel. According to the Complaint, both companies own federal trademark registrations for variations of "Bad Boy," and Plaintiff's last application was denied based on confusion with Defendant's registrations. The Complaint seeks damages, an injunction, and cancellation of Defendant's marks.

Full post as published by Arkansas Business Litigation Blog on September 17, 2008 (boomark / email).