Defeated preliminary injunction motion brought by an accessories manufacturer to prevent the U.S. launch of ECHO DAVIDOFF, a new fragrance line notwithstanding Scarves by Vera v. Todo Importa Ltd., Inc., 544 F.d 1167 (2d Cir. 1976), in which the Second Circuit held that the plaintiff fashion designer had the right to prevent use of the VERA mark on fragrances, which were "intrinsically related commercially."

Echo Design Group, Inc. v. Zino Davidoff S.A., 283 F. Supp. 2d 963 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).

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Multiple acquisitions and public offerings for Commercial Federal Corporation
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