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WHAT-A-BURGER OF VIRGINIA, INC. v. WHATABURGER, INC.

Intellectual Property, Trademark
Because the parties operate in separate territorial markets and the likelihood of confusion does not otherwise loom large, defendant was never...

EAGLES, LTD. v. AM. EAGLE FOUND.

Attorney's Fees, Intellectual Property, Trademark
District court did not abuse its discretion in denying defendant's request for attorney's fees after plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its Lanham Act...

PLAYBOY ENTER., INC. v. NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

Cyberspace Law, Intellectual Property, Trademark
Genuine issues of material fact exist with respect to defendants' practice of requiring adult-oriented companies to link their banner ads to search...

DEGIDIO v. WEST GROUP CORP.

Intellectual Property, Trademark
LAWOFFICES is not a protectible mark because it is descriptive and it has not acquired a secondary meaning. Summary judgment was properly awarded to...

HIDROFILTROS, DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. v. REXAIR, INC.

Contracts, Intellectual Property, Trademark
Although the settlement agreement between the two parties, arising from a prior trademark dispute, gives exclusive jurisdiction to the district court...

ECO MFG. LLC v. HONEYWELL INT'L INC.

Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark
The record supports district judge's refusal to enjoin plaintiff from marketing a round thermostat. The likelihood of a subsequent finding that a...

GUCCI AM., INC. v. DAFFY'S, INC.

Intellectual Property, Trademark
Plaintiff unsuccessfully appeals the district court's denial of its request for an order compelling defendant to recall counterfeit handbags, and of...

MATTEL INC. v. WALKING MOUNTAIN PROD.

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trade Dress, Trademark
Artist's use of the copyrighted Barbie doll constitutes fair use; his works are highly transformative parodies with no discernible impact on...

TY INC. v. SOFTBELLY'S, INC.

Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property, Trademark
District court judge showed excessive procedural lenience towards plaintiff at various points, and his finding of trademark dilution had scant...

TALKING RAIN BEVERAGE CO., INC. v. S. BEACH BEVERAGE CO.

Intellectual Property, Trademark
In a trademark infringement action, the district court's dismissal of the complaint and judgment for defendant are affirmed where the court correctly...