Legal Opinion

Ray Communications, Inc. v. Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided March 8, 2012No. 11-1050PublishedCited by 77 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Vacated and remanded by published opinion. Judge DAVIS wrote the opinion, in which Judge KING and Judge GREGORY joined.

OPINION

DAVIS, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff-Appellant Ray Communications, Inc. (“RCI”) filed this action alleging trademark infringement under Section 32(1) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1); federal unfair competition under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a); and unfair competition and deceptive trade practices under the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“UDTPA”), N.C. Gen.Stat. § 75-1.1, thereby challenging the use of its…

2Cases cited26 opinions

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  2. Costello v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1961
  3. Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Incorporated Max Shayne, Incorporated v. Alpha of Virginia, Incorporated, D/B/A Lone Star GrillCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1995
  4. National Association of Government Employees v. City Public Service Board of San Antonio, TexasCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1994
  5. Pizzeria Uno Corporation v. James W. Temple, Jr., D/B/A Taco UnoCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1984

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