Synergistic International, LLC v. Korman
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
470 F.3d 162 (2006)
Relevant factsFree
Synergistic International, LLC (plaintiff), a windshield-repair company using the trademark "The Windshield Doctor," sued Jody Korman (defendant) for using the name "Glass Doctor" in her competing windshield-repair business; the district court granted summary judgment and awarded damages to Synergistic, and Korman appealed both the infringement finding and the damages award.
IssueFree
Whether courts must apply equitable principles in consideration with the particular facts of the case in determining whether, and in what amounts, damages should be awarded in trademark disputes.