Facts

Plaintiff Coach Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells fine leather and mixed-material products, such as handbags, wallets, travel cases, briefcases, and other apparel and accessories.

Coach filed suit against Abner's Fashion, Anabel Collections Inc., Bellagio U.S.A., Bhag's of New York/Line Handbags, BNB Handbags, Byeong Gi Baeg, Bolsa Bolsa Mezon Inc., Bonita Trading Co., Max Purse LLC, Mezon Inc., Moka Handbags, New Fashion, Next Page Fashion Corp., Princess Purse, S.H. Trading/Si Hyuk Im, Silver Sack LLC, Daniel Lee/Hyung Dong Lee, Triple Gear Inc./MW Sales Inc./Track and John Gomez.

Next Page Fashion Corp., Silver Sack LLC, Daniel Lee/Hyung Dong Lee, Triple Gear Inc./MW Sales Inc./Track and John Gomez were dismissed from the action prior to trial.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Coach alleged that the defendants infringed on its family of trademarks logos and designs. It also alleged trademark counterfeiting and infringement, as well as trademark dilution under the Lanham Trademark Act of 1946. Coach further claimed unfair competition and trademark dilution under the statutory and common laws of California.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied all allegations.

Damages

Coach sought injunctive relief to restrain defendants from using its trademarks or committing acts which falsely represented that the goods and services were licensed, authorized, offered, produced, sponsored, or any way related with Coach. Coach further requested that defendants cease infringing on its registered and common law family of marks, dilute Coach's family of marks, and engage in unfair competition with Coach. Coach sought actual, statutory, and treble damages for defendants' profits, as well as attorney fees, punitive damages, and costs.

Result

The parties reached an agreement whereby defendants were permanently restrained and enjoined from infringing upon Coach's marks.