groupon.jpgIPNews® – A California federal judge scolded Groupion LLC Monday for seeking to have him disqualified from hearing its trademark infringement and cybersquatting battle with Groupon Inc., saying its motion was based solely on one adverse ruling.

Groupion sought to have Judge Jeffrey White recused on the grounds that he reviewed and considered documents that they contended were confidential settlement offers. The judge found the motion to be untimely, but even if it wasn’t, it would have failed on the merits, he said. To continue reading, click: Groupon Trademark Judge Admonishes Groupion For Seeking Recusal