A U.S. judge issued a preliminary injunction barring Protron Digi...
A U.S. judge issued a preliminary injunction barring Protron Digital from using the “Protron” brand on products and distribution materials, declaring it creates a “likelihood of confusion” in consumers and a “presumption of irreparable harm” to Proton, the company…
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said Mon. U.S. Dist. Judge Gary Klausner, L.A., ruled that Protron improperly used the brand name and noted Proton has fielded complaints from consumers who have confused Protron TVs for Proton models. Other buyers have come to Proton for service on Protron TVs, Klausner said. Retail ads have mislabeled Protron DVD players as Proton, he said. The injunction was granted pending issuance of a bond whose amount wasn’t available at our deadline. In Jan., Proton sued Protron for trademark infringement after a holiday season that saw Protron LCD TVs appear at some national retailers, including Sears. Since then, Protron Digital signed an agreement to merge with Digital Lifestyles Group (CED Feb 7 p6), capping discussions that began last Sept. Protron officials weren’t immediately available for comment.