"Total win" for licensees in SCOTUS TM-bankruptcy ruling
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"Total win" for licensees in SCOTUS TM-bankruptcy ruling

Chris Adams
May 21, 2019
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The US Supreme Court's finding that bankrupt trademark licensors may not revoke licensees’ rights is a resounding victory for licensees, according to lawyers

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