McKay v. Mad Murphy's, Inc.

RULING ON DEFENDANT CAFAREL-LA’S MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND PARTIES’ CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

ARTERTON, District Judge.

I. Introduction

In this trademark action, the parties each claim the right to use the trademark “Mad Murphy” or “Mad Murphy’s,” in connection with their Hartford business ventures. Plaintiffs David McKay and Robert McKay have a partnership which operates the Municipal Cafe, a Hartford restaurant and bar that offers entertainment services under the promotional name of “Mad Murphy Presents.” Defendant Mad Murphy’s Inc. is a corporation that operates “Mad Murphy’s”, a…