Legal Opinion
Alpo Petfoods, Inc. v. Ralston Purina Co.
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided July 28, 1989No. Civ. A. 86-2728PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
SPORKIN, District Judge.
PRELIMINARY ISSUES
This court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1121 and 28 U.S.C. § 1331 under the Lanham Act regarding the parties’ claims of false advertising. This court has pendent jurisdiction over the state statutory and common law claims.
Venue is proper in the District of Columbia pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391. 1
Background
The core of this suit pertains to the puppy food advertising campaigns of the parties. The campaigns were conducted during approximately the same period of time, from the beginning of…
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