Already, LLC v. Nike, Inc.
568 U.S. 85 · Decided January 9, 2013 · Supreme Court of the United States
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At a glance
Already, LLC v. Nike, Inc. was decided on January 9, 2013 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Trademarks” in the Economic Activity area.
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Case details
- Citations
- 568 U.S. 85 · 133 S. Ct. 721 · 184 L. Ed. 2d 553 · 2013 U.S. LEXIS 602
- Docket number
- 11-982
- Decided
- January 9, 2013
- Argued
- November 7, 2012
- Court era
- Roberts Court
- Decision type
- Opinion of the Court (orally argued)
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Outcome for petitioner
- The petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition
- Vote
- 9–0 (unanimous)
- Majority opinion
- John G. Roberts Jr.
- Opinion assigned by
- John G. Roberts Jr.
- How the case arrived
- Certiorari
- Issue (SCDB)
- Trademarks
- Issue area
- Economic Activity
- Legal provision
- Article III, Section 2, Paragraph 1 (case or controversy requirement)
- Type of law
- Constitution
- Decision direction (SCDB)
- Conservative what this means
How the Justices voted
| Justice | Vote | Separate writing |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Antonin Scalia | Majority | |
| Justice Anthony M. Kennedy | Concurrence | Wrote an opinion |
| Justice Clarence Thomas | Concurrence | |
| Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Majority | |
| Justice Stephen G. Breyer | Majority | |
| Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. | Majority | Wrote an opinion |
| Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. | Concurrence | |
| Justice Sonia Sotomayor | Concurrence | |
| Justice Elena Kagan | Majority |
Full case caption
Already, LLC, Dba Yums, Petitioner v. Nike, Inc.
SCDB identifiers: case 2012-007, docket 2012-007-01.
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