Synergistic Int'l LLC v. Korman

Defendant Jody Fine Korman appeals from the district court’s award of summary judgment and damages to plaintiff Synergistic International, LLC, in this trademark dispute. See Synergistic Int’l, LLC v. Korman, No. 2:05-CV-49 (E.D. Va. Oct. 20, 2005) (the "Opinion"). Korman makes two contentions of error: first, that the court erred in ruling that Korman’s trademark, "THE WINDSHIELD DOCTOR," infringed Synergistic’s trademark, "GLASS DOCTOR ®"; and second, that the court erred in awarding more than $142,000 in damages to Synergistic. As explained below, we affirm on the liability ruling, but vacate the court’s award of damages and remand.

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