Bell v. Starbucks U.S. Brands Corp.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

KENT, District Judge.

This cause was originally filed on March 17, 2004. Plaintiff herein sought declaratory relief that his use of “Star Bock” or “Starbock” does not infringe on Defen dants’ “Starbucks” trademark. He also asked for a judgment that he is not diluting Defendants’ trademark under federal or state law or violating unfair competition laws. Defendants counterclaimed on all issues seeking exactly opposite relief. At the time of filing, the matter was routinely set for a Rule 16 Scheduling Conference, which occurred on June 2, 2004. Counsel for…