Unleashed Doggie Day Care, LLC v. PetCo Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.

OPINION AND ORDER

O’TOOLE, District Judge.

This is an action for trademark infringement. The plaintiff, Unleashed Doggie Day Care, LLC (“UDDC”), has moved for a preliminary injunction to preclude the defendant, PetCo Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. (“PetCo”), from using the mark “Unleashed.”

I. Background

The following facts are taken from the parties’ submissions:

A UDDC

UDDC is owned and operated by Oliver Blumgart. Blumgart originally operated a dog-walking company named “Beverly Pet-sitters.” After his business grew substantially, Blumgart opened a daycare facility for dogs, where they could play…