Legal Opinion
Carson v. Here's Johnny Portable Toilets, Inc.
District Court, E.D. Michigan
Decided September 24, 1980No. Civ. A. 77-70147PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
JULIAN ABELE COOK, Jr., District Judge.
This is a three count action for unfair competition, invasion of commercial rights or right of privacy, deceptive advertising and common law trademark infringement. Plaintiffs, John W. Carson, and Johnny Carson Apparel, Inc., bring these proceedings to enjoin Defendant, Here’s Johnny Portable Toilets, Inc., from using “Here’s Johnny” as a corporate or trade name, or, in connection with, the advertising, offering for sale or lease, and sale or leasing of portable toilets. Additionally, Plaintiffs ask that Defendant be required…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Inc. v. Pussycat Cinema, Ltd. And Michael ZaffaranoCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1979
- Scott Paper Company, a Corporation v. Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc., a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1978
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3Cited by5 opinions
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- Linn Camera Shop Inc. v. Meijer, Inc.District Court, W.D. Michigan · 1982