Narrative Opinion Summary
Certiorari has been granted by the C. A. 2d Cir. to address a specific question regarding the requirements to demonstrate that a product's design is inherently distinctive for Lanham Act trade-dress protection. The petitioner is required to submit their brief to the Clerk and serve it on opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 1999. The respondent's brief must be filed and served by 3 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 1999. Any reply brief from the petitioner should be submitted by 3 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2000. Notably, the Court's Rule 29.2 is not applicable in this instance.
Legal Issues Addressed
Inapplicability of Court's Rule 29.2subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court explicitly states that its Rule 29.2 does not apply to the current proceedings.
Reasoning: Notably, the Court's Rule 29.2 is not applicable in this instance.
Lanham Act Trade-Dress Protectionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case addresses the requirements to demonstrate that a product's design is inherently distinctive for the purpose of obtaining trade-dress protection under the Lanham Act.
Reasoning: Certiorari has been granted by the C. A. 2d Cir. to address a specific question regarding the requirements to demonstrate that a product's design is inherently distinctive for Lanham Act trade-dress protection.
Procedural Timeline for Submitting Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court has established a specific timeline for the submission and service of briefs by both parties involved in the case.
Reasoning: The petitioner is required to submit their brief to the Clerk and serve it on opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 1999. The respondent's brief must be filed and served by 3 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 1999. Any reply brief from the petitioner should be submitted by 3 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2000.