Legal Opinion

Mars Musical Adventures, Inc. v. Mars, Inc.

District Court, D. Minnesota

Decided August 16, 2001No. Civil 99-669MJDJGLPublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

DAVIS, District Judge.

Plaintiff Mars Musical Adventures (“MMA”) sued Defendant Mars, Inc. (“Mars”) for federal trademark infringement, federal and common law unfair competition, and violation of the Minnesota Deceptive Practices statute. Mars counterclaimed, alleging a violation of the Anti-Cybersquatting Act, arising from Plaintiffs use of the Internet domain name “mars-music.com.” Mars now moves for summary judgment on MMA’s claim, and MMA moves for summary judgment on Mars’ counterclaim. For the following reasons, the Court will grant Defendant’s motion, and…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1986
  2. Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of CatrettSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  3. Fisons Horticulture, Inc., in No. 93-7224 v. Vigoro Industries, Inc., in No. 93-7287Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1994
  4. Sweetarts, a Corporation v. Sunline, Inc., and Menlo F. SmithCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1967
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3Cited by11 opinions

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  4. Stark v. Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.District Court, N.D. California · 2012
  5. Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. v. Groundscape Technologies, LLCDistrict Court, D. Minnesota · 2005

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