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Personal Jurisdiction

By: Derek Hawkins//May 27, 2019//

Personal Jurisdiction

By: Derek Hawkins//May 27, 2019//

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Tai Matlin, et al. v. Spin Master Corp, et al.

Case No.: 18-2868

Officials: KANNE, SYKES, and HAMILTON, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Personal Jurisdiction

Tai Matlin and James Waring appeal the district court’s dismissal of their suit against Spin Master Corporation, Spin Master Ltd., and Swimways Corporation for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue. Because the defendants have insufficient contacts with Illinois to establish specific personal jurisdiction, we affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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