Mar 4, 07:45 PM

Supreme Court Vacates $43 Million Trademark Judgment Against Dewberry Group in Case Involving Dewberry Engineers Inc.

The U.S. Supreme Court has vacated a nearly $43 million trademark infringement judgment against Dewberry Group, Inc. The ruling, issued on March 3, 2025, limits the recoverable damages in trademark infringement cases to only the profits of the named defendants, emphasizing that affiliation with other parties does not justify broader claims. This decision reinforces the principle of corporate separateness and clarifies that plaintiffs cannot combine profits from affiliated entities when seeking damages. The ruling is seen as a significant shift in the interpretation of the Lanham Act regarding trademark infringement. In a related case, the Supreme Court also expanded the scope of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b), impacting voluntary dismissals and arbitration challenges.

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