Gragg v. Rhoney

Lewis, J.:

The parties to this action are long-time adversaries and competing entrepreneurs in the gun and knife show business. Patricia K. Gragg sued Joseph A. Rhoney, seeking a temporary restraining order and damages allegedly caused by Rhoney s infringement on Gragg’s registered trade or service marks. She also alleged that Rhoney was guilty of the common-law tort of unfair competition by infringing on her mark as recognized under the common law. The trial court, at Gragg’s request, issued a temporary restraining order restraining Rhoney from infringing on Gragg’s marks. Rhoney responded by…