Judge dismisses Vertix Builders trademark-infringement lawsuit

FIRESTONE — A federal trademark case pitting two construction companies with similar names against one another has been dismissed.
At the request of Firestone-based Vertix Builders Inc., U.S. District Court Judge Philip Brimmer has dismissed the action, with prejudice, meaning it can’t be refiled.
No reason was given in the court documents, and a call to Vertix’s attorney, Jared Briant of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP was not returned.
Vertix, which specializes in cultural facilities such as museums and zoos, claimed that California-based Vertex Builders LLC was using its trademarks and riding off its reputation in markets where Vertix does business.…
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