Bd. of Regents Univ. of WI Sys. v. Phoenix Software Int’l, Inc.

Two computer programs hold the registered trademark "CONDOR." After the district court entered summary judgment, the Seventh Circuit concluded that a trial was required on a confusion-in-trade allegation, but held that the state university was immune from federal jurisdiction. On rehearing, the Seventh Circuit reversed itself, citing the doctrine of waiver by litigation conduct and again rejected summary judgment.The state is not entitled to assert sovereign immunity over the counterclaims. View "Bd. of Regents Univ. of WI Sys. v. Phoenix Software Int'l, Inc." on Justia Law