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Lorillard Tobacco Co., Inc. v. A&E Oil, Inc.

Attorney's Fees, Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a trademark infringement action by a cigarette manufacturer against a retailer alleging the sale of counterfeit cigarettes, an award of attorney's...

Leelanau Wine Cellars, Ltd. v. Black & Red, Inc.

Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a case arising out of a trademark dispute between two Michigan wine producers over the use of the word "Leelenau" as part of the name for their...

McZeal v. Sprint Nextel Corp.

Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark
In a pro se patent and trademark infringement suit, dismissal for failure to state a claim is vacated and remanded where plaintiff met the low bar for...

General Motors Corp. v. Urban Gorilla, LLC

Intellectual Property, Trade Dress, Trademark, Transportation
In trademark dispute over steel "body kits" designed to make a truck look like a military-style vehicle, denial of plaintiff GM's motion for...

Comedy Club, Inc. v. Improv W. Assocs.

Commercial Law, Contracts, Corporation & Enterprise Law, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Remedies, Trademark
In a dispute between the owner of the "Improv" and "Improvisation" trademarks, and the Comedy Club company, an order confirming an arbitration award...

Optimum Techs., Inc. v. Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc.

Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Injury & Tort Law, Intellectual Property, Trade Dress, Trademark
In dispute arising out of distributorship agreement and competing adhesive products for floor coverings, judgment for defendants is affirmed over...

Grocery Outlet Inc. v. Albertson's Inc.

Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a dispute between competitors in the retail grocery industry over the ownership and use of the LUCKY mark, a preliminary injunction granted in...

Jada Toys, Inc. v. Mattel, Inc.

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a counterclaim between two toy manufacturers, alleging trademark infringement and dilution and copyright infringement, summary judgment in favor of...

H-D Michigan, Inc. v. Top Quality Serv., Inc.

Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a suit alleging trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and unfair competition claims, summary judgment for defendant is reversed and...

Tiseo Architects, Inc v. B & B Pools Serv. & Supply Co.

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a suit alleging that an architect copied another architect's design and site plan drawings, judgment for defendants is affirmed where: 1) the...