Legal Opinion
Tyco Healthcare Group LP v. Kimberly-Clark Corp.
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided December 6, 2006No. Civil Action 06-11809-JLTPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
TAURO, District Judge.
Background
The following facts are not in dispute. Plaintiff Tyco Healthcare Group LP (“Tyco”) holds a registered trademark in the name “FLEXI-WINGS” which it licenses to Proctor & Gamble for use on Always brand maxi pads. The term “FLEXI-WINGS” indicates a feature of the maxi pad whereby flexible tabs protrude from the sides of the pad to provide added protection. Plaintiffs intend to license the name “FLEXI-WINGS” for use on other brands as well. Defendant Kimberly-Clark Corporation (“K-C”) holds a registered trademark in the name “Com-forb-Flex.” K-C and its…
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