US Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Affirms Decision Barring Polo Magazine From Using 'Polo' Trademark Without Prominent Disclaimer
The United States Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit unanimously affirmed a trial court decision enjoining the use of the name "Polo" in connection with the publication of a fashion and lifestyle magazine in the absence of a bold and prominent disclaimer stating that the magazine was "Not affiliated with Polo Ralph Lauren."
"We are very pleased with this judicial recognition of the strength of Polo Ralph Lauren's trademarks and the necessity of avoiding customer confusion," Polo Ralph Lauren spokesperson.
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For 35 years, Polo's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include "Polo", "Polo by Ralph Lauren", "Ralph Lauren Purple Label", "Polo Sport", "Ralph Lauren", "RALPH", "Lauren", "Polo Jeans Co.", "RL", "Chaps", and "Club Monaco" among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
SOURCE Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
CONTACT:
Ellen Maguire, Public Relations of Polo Ralph Lauren
Corporation, +1-212-318-7115, or +1-917-496-0812
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