Pinterest Inc. v. Pintrips Inc.

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS

RICHARD SEEBORG, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

I. INTRODUCTION

In this dispute between two entities offering online bookmarking services, plaintiff Pinterest Inc. asserts claims for relief under federal and state law for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution, and unfair competition. Defendant Pintrips Inc. moves to dismiss the complaint in its entirety, arguing Pin-terest has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The central thrust of Pintrips’ motion is the contention that Pinterest cannot, as a matter of law,…