“There are two critical limitations to using a likelihood of confusion standard in dilution matters. First, when the allegedly diluting product is ‘light-hearted’ in nature, some courts have ignored ...

Empirical likelihood methods have emerged as a robust, non‐parametric framework for statistical inference that skilfully bypasses the need for strong parametric assumptions. By constructing likelihood ...

Abstract: A fundamental element of effective operation of autonomous systems is the need for appropriate sensing and processing of measurements to enable desired system actions. Model-based methods ...