Legal Opinion
Vogue Ring Creations, Inc. v. Hardman
District Court, D. Rhode Island
Decided February 25, 1976No. Civ. A. 74-191PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
PETTINE, Chief Judge.
This is an action pursuant to 17 U.S.C.A. § 1 et seq., for copyright infringement and unfair competition relative to a copyright for a finger ring granted to the plaintiff by the U. S. Copyright Office. Jurisdiction is founded upon 28 U.S.C. § 1338(a), (b).
The defendant concedes infringement but counters' with copyright invalidity, misuse, and violations of the anti-trust laws.
The plaintiff, Vogue Ring Creations, Inc., is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Rhode Island and having a regular and established place of business in…
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