Allstar Marketing Group, LLC Awarded Preliminary Injunction in Trademark and Copyright Infringement Case
HAWTHORNE, N.Y., March 24 -- Leading direct response marketing firm Allstar Marketing Group, LLC announced today it was awarded a preliminary injunction order aiding the company in protecting some of its most popular properties, including AQUA GLOBES, BUMPITS, SNUGGIE and STRAP PERFECT. The ruling, handed down by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 3, requires the removal of Allstar Marketing Group, LLC property names and images, and any variations of those marks, from unauthorized web sites - specifically those operated by Hotproducts4less and Gadgets and Gizmos Inc.
"This is an important ruling for Allstar Marketing Group and for our customers," said Scott Boilen, president of Allstar Marketing Group. "The defendants in this case were misusing Allstar Marketing Group properties and misleading consumers. We fully intend to vigorously protect our properties online and elsewhere and are pleased the Court has taken swift action in support of our efforts."
Allstar Marketing Group, LLC, which originally filed suit in December 2009 against the defendants for ongoing infringement of trademark and copyright rights, will continue to pursue monetary damages and permanent injunctive relief.
About Allstar Marketing Group, LLC
Allstar Marketing Group, LLC, dba Allstar Products Group, is a leading direct response and consumer products company making quality products available to U.S. and international consumers through direct response television as well as internet, direct mail and retail channels. Allstar has a diverse product portfolio including popular consumer brands such as Snuggie(TM) Blanket with Sleeves, Topsy Turvy® Planters, Perfect Brownie(TM) Pan Set, Aqua Globes(TM) Watering Bulbs, Bumpits(TM) Hair Inserts and Bendaroos® Building Sticks.