AdWords – Trademark use in commerce?

According to Mediapost.com here, a federal appellate decided against Google in a trademark lawsuitregarding AdWords.

The 2nd Circuit ruled that allowing a trademark to triggera search ad is a “use in commerce.”

The case was handed back to the lower court.

As we mentioned here, the European Court of Justice (EuGH) will decide about the same issue soon.

Skechers Brillen

Die Turnschuhmarke Skechers hat eine weltweite Lizenz für Sonnenbrillen und korrektive Brillen für Männer, Frauen und Kindern vergeben.

Die Kolektionen sollen im Frühjahr 2010 auf den Markt kommen.

Der Lizenznehmer hat in der Vergangenheit Brillen unter anderem für Guess? und Tommy Hilfiger entworfen.

Skechers Eyewear

The sneaker and casual shoe maker said Tuesday that it had signed a worldwide licensing agreement to create Skechers-branded sunglasses and prescription eyewear for men, women and kids.

The collection is set to launch next spring.

The licensee already has developed eyewear for Candies, Guess? and Tommy Hilfiger.