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Appeals Court Reverses $21M Judgment Against Costco in Tiffany Case

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Appeals Court Reverses M Judgment Against Costco in Tiffany Case

A federal appeals court has overturned the $21 million judgment levied against Costco Wholesale Corp. for its use of the name “Tiffany” for unbranded goods.

Tiffany & Co. sued Costco in early 2013 for selling rings in its stores with signs that read “Tiffany” that were not made by Tiffany & Co.

Costco argued in a countersuit that “Tiffany” had become a generic term that could be used by any company to describe a particular style of ring setting (multiple slender prongs holding a single stone).

In 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted Tiffany’s motion of summary judgment of liability, and in 2017, a civil jury awarded the jeweler damages totaling about $21 million.

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Costco appealed the judgment and won, with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversing the decision.

In a filing Monday, the appeals court the said question of liability for infringement and counterfeiting should have been presented to a jury during the first trial, rather than be decided by the district court judge.

In a 3-0 decision, the appeals court judges said “reasonable” jurors could find Costco’s use of the word “Tiffany” wasn’t likely to confuse customers or make them think the latter had produced or endorsed the rings.

They could understand “Tiffany” wasn’t only a brand name but also “a widely recognized descriptive term for a particular style of pronged ring setting.”

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The case has been remanded to U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan for a jury trial.

“We are disappointed in the court’s ruling … We continue to believe that the district court was correct in its findings, and that the jury’s finding on damages, which resulted in a $21 million award for Tiffany & Co., is a clear indicator of the strength of the Tiffany brand, and of the jury’s outrage over Costco’s actions,” said Leigh Harlan, Tiffany senior vice president, secretary and general counsel.

“We have no qualms about trying this case again and remain confident that a jury will find counterfeiting and infringement upon retrial, just as the district court judge originally ruled.”

The attorneys at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, which represented Costco in the appeal, declined to comment on the ruling.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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