Intellectual Property Partner Tony McShane was quoted in the Law360 article, "Restaurant Group Gets Another Shot At TM Suit Against Hotel." The article discusses how the Fifth Circuit has revived a trademark infringement case where Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) accused Hotel Magdalena of copying its summer-themed branding, finding that the lower court incorrectly applied the summary judgment standard. It notes the appellate court reversed the lower court's ruling in favor of Hotel Magdalena, highlighting that evidence should have been examined in a more favorable light to LEYE, thus resulting in the case being sent back for further proceedings.

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