In Nevada, the elements for a claim trademark infringement are:
- Plaintiff has a valid, protectable symbol or name described as:______ (the “Mark”);
- Plaintiff owns the Mark as a trademark;
- Defendant used the Mark in commerce in connection with the sale or advertising of goods or services without the consent of the plaintiff in a manner that is likely to cause confusion among ordinary consumers as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval of the goods; and
- Causation and damages.
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