Legal Opinion
Rolex Watch Usa, Inc. v. Robert Meece, Doing Business as American Wholesale Jewelry
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 19, 1998No. 97-10991PublishedCited by 57 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RHESA HAWKINS BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge:
In this appeal by Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc., from the injunction it obtained in its trademark infringement action, the primary issue is whether Rolex is entitled to recover profits and attorney’s fees from Robert Meece, doing business as American Wholesale Jewelry. We AFFIRM in part, VACATE in part, and REMAND for further proceedings.
I
Because many of the facts are undisputed, the following is drawn largely from stipulated facts and the district court’s findings.
Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc., is the exclusive distributor in the United States of watches and…
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