3M Company v. KM Brothers Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:20-cv-05049

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Michael W. Fitzgerald

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  1. August 21, 2020

    COVID-19 IP Catch-Up: Hatch-Waxman, Vaccine Patents

    In this round of intellectual property updates tied to the ongoing pandemic, new data shows patent suits over generic drugs are on the decline, another Texas judge deems trials clear to proceed, and companies move forward with vaccine patents.

  2. August 14, 2020

    3M Inks Deal To End Mask Suit Against Amazon Vendor

    An Amazon vendor has agreed to pay more than $192,600 to resolve 3M Co.'s trademark lawsuit accusing it of price-gouging on N95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, money that the industrial giant said is set for charity.

  3. June 08, 2020

    3M Sues Amazon Seller Over Fake N95 Masks

    3M Co. on Monday filed its latest trademark lawsuit over price-gouging on N95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, suing an Amazon vendor in Los Angeles federal court for selling fake masks at more than 20 times the list price.