Legal Opinion
Trustees of Columbia University v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 25, 1997No. 96 Civ. 6990 (JGK)PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
KOELTL, District Judge:
This case concerns a dispute over the right to use the mark “Columbia,” alone and in combination with other words or phrases, in connection with the provision of medical and healthcare services. The plaintiff, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, alleges that the use of the name “Columbia” by the defendant, Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, in connection with the provision of medical and healthcare services is likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive the public as to the source or sponsorship of the…
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