Lanham Act Spats -- Of Decades In Length: Finally Being Mediated To An Agreement?!

The two disparate Mercks may well be closer than they have in many decades to agreeing on a path forward as to the names and wordmarks of these two unrelated pharma/life sciences companies -- one older, and German; and one US based since the end of WWI.

Here's that -- from whilst I've been off grid (this will be by my count their fourth latest set of dates for mediation)

. . .[All parties and counsel] had mediation with Judge Hochberg on September 16-18, 2026. We have agreed to continue mediating with Judge Hochberg on October 27-28, 2026. . . .

Now you know. Onward.

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