Judge Bloom concluded that the defendants failed to respond adequately to Abbott's allegations, thereby establishing willful infringement under the Lanham Act for trademark violations.
The report identifies that, despite denying Miami-Dade's motion for prejudgment interest, the situation warrants enhanced damages exceeding $54 million due to substantial reputation loss.
This ruling underscores the importance of trademarks and consumer trust, particularly in cases where international products are sold in a domestic market without proper authorization.
Judge Bloom's findings highlight critical vulnerabilities in trademark protections for corporations when faced with unauthorized resales of goods, especially those crossing international borders.
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