On June 10, 2009, the Second Circuit vacated a summary judgment decision that permanently enjoined menswear designer Joseph Abboud from making commercial use of his own name. J.A. Apparel Corp. v. Abboud, No. 08-3181-cv, 2009 U.S.App. LEXIS 12537, at *3 (2d Cir. June 10, 2009). Judge Amalya Kearse authored the decision for the Second Circuit and reversed the district court's decision and remanded the case for proceedings consistent with the Second Circuit's opinion. This case sets forth important guidelines for fashion designers when entering into agreements regarding personal name trademarks and rights of publicity and privacy.

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