Arkansas Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Filed Over Bad Boy Name
An Arkansas trademark infringement complaint was recently filed. Bad Boy Bad Boy, Inc. v. Bad Boy Enterprises, LLC, No. 08-050 (E.D. Ark., filed 9/12/08). Bad Boy Inc. sells lawnmowers, while Bad Boy Enterprises sells all terrain vehicles that are primarily used for hunting and related outdoor travel. According to the Complaint, both companies own federal trademark registrations for variations of "Bad Boy," and Plaintiff's last application was denied based on confusion with Defendant's registrations. The Complaint seeks damages, an injunction, and cancellation of Defendant's marks.
