District Court Affirms Sporting Good Manufacturer’s Liability for False Advertisement

A federal court in the District of Delaware has upheld a jury verdict that found Dunlop Slazenger, a sporting goods manufacturer, liable for false advertising. However, the district judge did minimize the damages that were awarded to plaintiff Callaway Golf Company.   Callaway initially sued Dunlop, claiming that Dunlop's advertisement for the A10 golf ball misrepresented the ball's capability. Dunlop counter sued Callaway for misappropriation of trade secrets, claiming Callaway used Dunlo