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SCOTUS: B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc.: Supreme Court Holds That Preclusive Effect Should Be Given to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Decisions if the Elements of Issue Preclusion Are Met

Date: 03/27/15

On March 24, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States held that preclusive effect should be given to Trademark Trial and Appeals Board decisions if the ordinary elements of issue preclusion are met.

CGR Memo - Preclusive Effect Should Be Given to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Decisions if the Elements of Issue Preclusion Are Met.pdf (pdf | 137.06 KB )