LegalForce RAPC Worldwide P.C. v. MH Sub I, LLC

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaJune 27, 20243:24-cv-00669California2,471 words

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Trial Court Opinion

INTRODUCTION

o In this trademark action, defendant moves to dismiss the complaint. For the following A reasons, the motion is DENIED.

STATEMENT Z LegalForce is a law firm that offers online legal services for businesses and customers (Dkt. No. 1 (“Compl.”) 5). It has used several registered trademarks since 2012 (id. 1-2, 54). LegalForce’s marks appear on its website, in online ads, and in other places its $10 million in marketing has afforded (id. Jj 6-8). One mark is chiefly at issue: a logo combining a symbol and stylized text. The symbol comprises an orange-colored box, having two straight- edged corners and two round-edged corners, and enclosing the interlocking letters “L*” (id. 94 1, 14). To the right of the symbol is stylized text reading “LegalForce” (ibid.). 25 2% Plaintiff’s Mark at Issue Defendant’s Mark Registration No. 4346898 nregistered ‘( LegalForce : (@ LawFirms.com boo +! lee----- =

MH Sub I, LLC (“LawFirms.com”) is not a law firm…

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