Legal Opinion

American Home Products Corp. v. Procter & Gamble Co.

District Court, D. New Jersey

Decided December 27, 1994No. Civ. A. 94-3843PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

POLITAN, District Judge.

This matter is presently before the Court on the application of plaintiff American Home Products Corporation for a preliminary injunction against defendants The Procter & Gamble Company, Syntex USA Inc., and Procter/Syntex Health Products Company seeking to enjoin advertising introducing defendants’ new over-the-counter pain reliever known as “ALEVE.” The Court conducted a six-day evidentiary hearing on plaintiffs application. For the reasons expressed herein, plaintiffs application is DENIED.

I. Findings of Fact

A. Procedural Background

This ease involves a dispute…

2Cases cited23 opinions

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  2. Hoxworth v. Blinder, Robinson & Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1990
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  4. Castrol Inc. v. Pennzoil Company and Pennzoil Products CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1993
  5. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation v. Richardson-Vicks, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1990

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3Cited by15 opinions

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