Balloon Bouquets, Inc. v. Balloon Telegram Delivery, Inc.

1. The plaintiff filed a complaint in the Superior Court in Middlesex County, alleging trademark infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, trade disparagement, libel, and unfair competition. The defendant, a Louisiana corporation, filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. See Mass.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(2), 365 Mass. 755 (1974). On the basis of the verified complaint, affidavits and exhibits submitted by both parties, the motion was allowed and a judgment entered dismissing the action. The plaintiff appeals, arguing that the defendant’s business contacts with…