Firm succesfully enforces settlement in etsy-trademark case

We are pleased to announce a favorable ruling for our client in a case before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. When the defendant in that case failed to comply with the terms of the settlement agreement, the Firm successfully obtained an order enforcing the settlement agreement.

The suit stemmed from false Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and trademark notices that the defendant had filed against the Firm's client on the popular e-commerce platform Etsy, resulting in the removal of the Firm's client's products.

After rigorous litigation and extensive negotiations, a settlement agreement was reached. On February 22, 2024, after defendant did not perform, the Eastern District of Michigan upheld the enforcement of this agreement, signifying a significant step forward in the protection of intellectual property rights. The resolution achieved reinforces the safeguarding the integrity of intellectual property rights and the sanctity of settling cases and securing certainty. The ruling from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in favor of enforcing the settlement agreement not only validates the Firm's client's position, but also serves to deter potential infringers from violating the rights of others and to encourage certainty through settlement when appropriate.

Lippard v. Povinelli, E.D. Mich. Case No. 22-cv-12600.