A&H Sportswear Inc. v. Victoria’s Secret Stores Inc.
United States District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania
237 F.3d 198 (2000)
Relevant factsFree
A&H Sportswear Inc. (plaintiff) created and registered the 'Miraclesuit' swimwear mark. Victoria's Secret (defendant) sold a 'The Miracle Bra' lingerie line and later a swimwear line under the same name, adding a disclaimer denying any relation to Miraclesuit. A&H sued for trademark infringement, alleging both direct and reverse confusion. The district court's handling of the reverse-confusion claim was challenged.
IssueFree
Whether reverse confusion is a valid basis for a trademark-infringement claim under the Lanham Act.