Engine Capital’s Trademark Suit Proceeds but Injunction Rejected

Engine Capital Management LP’s trademark infringement claims against Engine No. 1 GP survived a motion to dismiss, but the company isn’t entitled to a preliminary injunction because it hasn’t show irreparable harm, a federal court in New York said.

Both Engine Capital and Engine No. 1 provide investment services. Engine Capital obtained its trademark in 2013 and Engine No. 1 applied for a trademark in 2020.

Engine Capital sued under the Lanham Act and common law for alleged trademark infringement and requested a preliminary injunction. Engine No. 1 filed a motion to dismiss.

Engine Capital isn’t entitled to an injunction ...