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By David Martinez and Tommy Du
December 2022
Parties may avoid potential attorney fee and cost exposure under the Lanham Act by invoking the voluntary cessation doctrine, which generally provides that a party may cease an unlawful practice to moot a claim. A recent federal district court decision illustrates the contours of the voluntary cessation doctrine and provides a roadmap on how to invoke it to moot declaratory relief jurisdiction.
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