Legal Opinion

Astrazeneca AB v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

District Court, D. Delaware

Decided November 6, 2015No. Civ. No. 15-988-SLRPublished

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM

Sue L. Robinson, United States District Judge

At Wilmington this 6th day of November, 2015, having reviewed the papers filed in connection with plaintiffs motion for a temporary restraining order, and having heard oral argument on same, the court issues its decision to grant the motion, for the reasons that follow:

1. Background.1 Since 1989, the AstraZ-eneca plaintiffs (“AZ”) have used the color purple to brand their gastrointestinal (“GI”) products 2 for treating severe heartburn and acid reflux. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has confirmed the brand status of AZ’s purple…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Ebay Inc. v. Mercexchange, L. L. C.Supreme Court of the United States · 2006
  2. Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Andrx Corporation Andrx Laboratories, IncCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2004
  3. Qualitex Co. v. Jacobson Products Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1995
  4. Opticians Ass'n of America v. Independent Opticians of AmericaCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1990
  5. Interpace Corporation v. Lapp, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1983

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