Legal Opinion
Gear, Inc. v. L.A. Gear California, Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided March 26, 1986No. 85 Civ. 4754 (CSH)PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAIGHT, District Judge:
Plaintiff Gear, Inc. (“Gear” or “plaintiff”) brings this action for alleged trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition. The verified complaint (the “complaint”), filed July 26, 1985, named only L.A. Gear Ltd. (“L.A. Ltd.”). Gear filed a verified amended complaint (the “amended complaint” or “am. complaint”) on October 18, 1985 adding the remaining defendants. 1 The gravamen of the complaint and amended complaint is that defendants’ use of “L.A. Gear” as a trademark and in corporate names constitutes unlawful infringement. L.A. Ltd. moves to dismiss for lack…
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