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Intellectual Property

Jan. 17, 2019

Judge invites amicus briefing in Mongols forfeiture case

A federal judge considering a forfeiture charge against a motorcycle club’s trademarked logos said Wednesday that he’ll issue a nationwide call for amicus briefs, saying he believes outside input could assist what he believes is a guaranteed challenge at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge invites amicus briefing in Mongols forfeiture case
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said he'll issue a nationwide call for amicus briefs in the Mongol's motorcycle club's trademark forfeiture case.

SANTA ANA -- A federal judge considering a forfeiture charge against a motorcycle club's trademarked logos announced Wednesday he'll issue a nationwide call for amicus briefs, saying he believes outside input could assist what he believes is a guaranteed challenge at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

"What's unique is each of you have the right to appeal, so we know it's going up, right?" U.S. District Judge $95

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