Legal Opinion
Empire National Bank of Traverse City v. Empire of America FSA
District Court, W.D. Michigan
Decided February 15, 1983No. G82-805 CA7PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION RE: MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT
HILLMAN, District Judge.
This is a civil action for trademark infringement alleging violations of the Lanham Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq., and violations of the statutory and common laws of Michigan. Plaintiff Empire National Bank of Traverse City (Empire National), has brought this action alleging that defendant Empire of America’s (Empire Savings) use of the word “Empire” in connection with financial services constitutes false designation of origin and unfair competition in violation of federal and…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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