In the case of Sanho Corp. v. Kaijet Technology International, a jury found Kaijet liable for design patent and copyright infringement, while dismissing trademark claims. Sanho markets accessories under the HyperDrive brand, whereas Kaijet offers similar UltraDrive products. The court identified key issues regarding whether the hubs could be classified as power adapters and the likelihood of consumer confusion due to the similar naming patterns, despite differences in appearance. Although the court deemed Sanho’s false advertising claim regarding a misleading product description not literally false, significant disputes over copyright infringement elements were noted, with evidence of design appropriation by Kaijet.
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