Legal Opinion
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. v. Christian Bros., Inc.
District Court, D. Minnesota
Decided November 5, 1996No. Civil 6-96-308PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
TUNHEIM, District Judge.
Plaintiff Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (“H & B”) has an exclusive Endorsement and License Agreement with the celebrity hockey player Mark Messier for the use of his name on hockey equipment. Defendant Christian Brothers, Inc. admits to placing Messier’s name on certain hockey stick blades, claiming it does so merely, for purpose of informing customers that the blades are of the same shape as those used by Messier. H & B brings this suit against Christian Brothers alleging claims for unfair trade practices under §…
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