The Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995: Potent Weapon or Uphill Battle?

Erin J. Roth; Robert B. Bennett

The Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995: Potent Weapon or Uphill Battle?

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Abstract

Following a brief discussion of the history of trademark infringement law, the events leading to the FTDA, and an overview of the FTDA, this paper discusses the major causes of the FTDA's ineffectiveness. We will then review the application of the act, discuss its implications on the future of trademark ownership in business, and suggest improvements to the legal application of the act.

Original language	American English
Journal	Scholarship and Professional Work - Business
Volume	16
State	Published - Jan 1 1999

Keywords

FTDA
Federal Trademark Dillution Act
trademark

Disciplines

Business
Intellectual Property Law
Law

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