I want to know if Von Dutch Originals company has ever prosecuted
anyone for illegally counterfeiting or selling counterfeit products.
If there are any cases in court in the past or right now I would like
them documented

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Request for Question Clarification by politicalguru-ga on 30 Oct 2004 01:15 PDT

I found one such case (including two companies, and two individuals).
Would you like to receive it as an answer?

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Clarification of Question by snowtime-ga on 31 Oct 2004 14:28 PST

I would be interested in hearing about this case, but I need to
definitively know that this is the only case involving the parameters
of the original question. If you can reasonably deduce that it is,
then yes I will receive it as an answer. If you believe, however, that
there are other cases that have not yet been found, then I would like
to hold back. I hope that clarifies my question.

Hello snowtime-ga,


Von Dutch Originals appears to have recently begun a legal campaign
against knock-offs and names that are a bit to close to the VDO brand.

Thus far, two legal actions have been taken -- against Michael Cassel
and Richard Schwartz in February 2004, and  OOC Apparel Inc, in March
2004.

The VDO press materials refer to these as the first in a series of
"several restraining orders" that can be expected, so apparently,
others are on the way.
I've provided links to two relevant press releases that should provide
you all the information you need.

But before rating this answer, please let me know if you'd like any
additional information.  Just post a Request for Clarification, and
I'll be happy to assist you further.

Cheers,

pafalafa-ga


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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2004_March_24/ai_114568494

Von Dutch Originals Files Suit Against Knock-Off Company at Major Fashion Tradeshow
Wednesday March 24, 2004
Las Vegas restraining order and injunction follow successful suit in Los Angeles 

LAS VEGAS...On the heels of a stunning legal victory in Los Angeles,
attorneys for chic clothing designer and manufacturer Von Dutch
Originals (VDO) hit knock-off manufacturer, OOC Apparel, Inc., with a
similar lawsuit at the fashion industry's largest and most prominent
tradeshow, Magic. The Nevada court responded immediately with a
restraining order and injunction against the offending company,
preventing OOC from selling apparel bearing the phrase "Dutch Boyz" or
other marks that are confusingly similar to VDO's "Von Dutch"
trademark...

...Von Dutch Originals has already won a restraining order and
preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles
against Michael Cassel and Richard Schwartz for illegally selling Von
Dutch apparel without VDO's approval.

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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2004_March_24/ai_114568490
U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Von Dutch
Clothing Knock-Offs
Wednesday March 24, 2004 

LOS ANGELES...In response to a growing number of companies selling
counterfeit or illegally licensed clothing items bearing the name of
fashionable clothing designer and manufacturer Von Dutch Originals
(VDO), United States courts have issued the first of several
restraining orders.

On February 11, 2004, after previously issuing a temporary restraining
order, the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles issued a preliminary
injunction against Michael Cassel and Richard Schwartz for illegally
selling Von Dutch apparel...
 
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Again, if you need any additional information, just holler.


pafalafa-ga



search strategy:  Searched Google and Google News and several legal databases for:

"von dutch" and (infringement OR injunction OR knockoff OR counterfeit)