Largo, Florida – Coach Claims Target Sold a Knockoff Handbag, Sues for $1M
Coach, a luxury brand handbag maker, has sued Target Corp., America’s number two retailer, for selling a knockoff purse that appeared to be an exact copy of a Coach handbag design. The bag in question displayed the signature “C” logo and a copied version of Coach’s distinct tag. Target claims to believe that the handbag was a genuine Coach product. Coach is suing Target for trademark infringement. Trademark infringement is the use of another party’s trademark without authorization or license. Infringement can include use of a mark that is either identical or confusingly similar to an existing trademark. In a case where the trademark is not copied exactly, the court will determine if there is a likelihood of confusion among consumers, leading them to believe that the item was produced by the rightful trademark holder. If you believe that your trademark may have been infringed, please contact Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. for legal counsel. Find out more about this story at Coach sues Target for $1M.
