Duracell U.S. Operations, Inc. v. JRS Ventures, Inc.

  1. August 17, 2018

    Retailers Can't Escape Duracell's TM Suit, Judge Says

    An Illinois federal judge has greenlighted Duracell's trademark suit against retailers it accuses of unlawfully selling its batteries that are not approved for sale in the U.S., finding that the nation's largest battery brand showed that the sale of "gray market" batteries would likely cause confusion among consumers.

  2. May 02, 2017

    Law360's Gray Market Goods Guidebook

    A lawsuit filed recently by battery maker Duracell put a spotlight on so-called gray market goods — products that are genuine but are resold without the authorization of the brand owner. To help clients tackle the nuanced problem, here are a few tips from experts on how to police the gray market effectively.

  3. April 27, 2017

    Duracell Sues Over Gray Market Chinese Batteries

    Duracell filed a lawsuit in Chicago federal court Thursday accusing a Missouri wholesaler of selling so-called gray market versions of the company's famous copper-top alkaline batteries.

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