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POM Wonderful LLC v. The Coca Cola Company

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-761 9th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
 

Issue: Whether the court of appeals erred in holding that a private party cannot bring a Lanham Act claim challenging a product label regulated under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

SCOTUSblog Coverage

DateProceedings and Orders
Oct 25 2012Application (12A420) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 6, 2012 to December 21, 2012, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
Oct 31 2012Application (12A420) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until December 21, 2012.
Dec 21 2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 25, 2013)
Jan 10 2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including February 25, 2013.
Feb 22 2013Brief of respondent The Coca-Cola Company in opposition filed.
Mar 6 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 22, 2013.
Mar 7 2013Reply of petitioner POM Wonderful LLC filed. (Distributed) TBP
Mar 25 2013The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.