Legal Opinion
Mejia & Associates, Inc. v. International Business MacHines Corp.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 1, 1996No. 94 Civ 6722 (LAK)PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
KAPLAN, District Judge.
Plaintiff Mejia and Associates Incorporated (“Mejia”) and International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) both sell products under the name “EduQuest.” Mejia, the senior user, contends that IBM’s use infringes and dilutes its mark and constitutes unfair competition. It therefore seeks to enjoin IBM’s continued use of the name. Mejia, however, concedes that IBM adopted the EduQuest name in ignorance of Mejia’s use and in complete good faith and, in consequence, that Mejia is not entitled to damages. IBM moves for summary judgment dismissing the complaint on…
2Cases cited22 opinions
- Polaroid Corporation v. Polarad Electronics CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1961
- Jose GOENAGA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION, Defendant-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1995
- Doe Lang, Petitioner/defendant-Appellant v. Retirement Living Publishing Co., Inc., Respondent/plaintiff-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1991
- Durham Industries, Inc. v. Tomy CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1980
- Gruner + Jahr USA Publishing v. Meredith Corp.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1993
17 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by12 opinions
- LVL XIII Brands, Inc. v. Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A.District Court, S.D. New York · 2016
- Mattel, Inc. v. MCA Records, Inc.District Court, C.D. California · 1998
- O'KEEFE v. Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 2008
- E.G.L. Gem Lab Ltd. v. Gem Quality Institute, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 2000
- M & G Electronics Sales Corp. v. Sony Kabushiki KaishaDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 2003
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.