Legal Opinion
Norm Thompson Outfitters, Inc., an Oregon Corporation v. General Motors Corporation, a Delaware Corporation
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 24, 1971No. 24931_1PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CHOY, Circuit Judge:
Norm Thompson Outfitters, Inc., an Oregon Corporation, sued General Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation, for an injunction and damages charging unfair competition arising from the use by General Motors of the slogan “Escape From The Ordinary” in promoting sales of Oldsmobile automobiles. The District Court found that under the common law of Oregon (this being a case of diversity) the slogan is not a valid trademark and there was no unfair competition. (300 F.Supp. 274 (D.Or.1969)) Norm Thompson appeals from the adverse judgment. We affirm.
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3Cited by44 opinions
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