Legal Opinion
Cairns v. Franklin Mint Co.
District Court, C.D. California
Decided June 27, 2000No. CV98-3847-FMC(BQRx)PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; DENYING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION ON DEFENDANTS’ AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
COOPER, District Judge.
I. Introduction
Plaintiffs are the executors of the Estate of Diana, Princess of Wales (the “Estate”), and the trustees of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund (the “Fund”). Defendants sell jewelry, commemorative plates, sculptures and dolls depicting Princess Diana. Plaintiffs asserted claims against all defendants for (1) false endorsement under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a); (2) federal trademark dilution under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c);…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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3Cited by17 opinions
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- Bach v. Forever Living Products U.S., Inc.District Court, W.D. Washington · 2007
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