Legal Opinion

Thomas Skold v. Galderma Laboratories LP

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Decided February 26, 2019No. 17-3148; 17-3231PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

JORDAN, Circuit Judge.

This case proves once again that people will fight for a catchy name. Thomas Sköld sued his former business partner, Galderma Laboratories L.P. ("Galderma"), alleging that its use of the trademark "Restoraderm" constitutes trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment. In the District Court, only Sköld's unjust enrichment claim was successful. He now appeals the Court's refusal to direct a verdict in his favor on infringement and its denial of his post-trial motions. Galderma cross-appeals, 1 arguing that Sköld…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  4. Mylan Inc. v. Smithkline Beecham Corp.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2013
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