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USThe arbitrary nature of reverse confusion claims

Managing IP Correspondent
August 31, 2004

Companies face several hurdles when launching new products, but as James Weinberger of Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu explains, an additionally bumpy ride can be provided by the reverse confusion doctrine

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