Legal Opinion
WSM, Inc. v. Bailey
District Court, M.D. Tennessee
Decided March 21, 1969No. Civ. No. 5228PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
WILLIAM E. MILLER, Chief Judge.
This is an action for alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition, in which the plaintiff, the holder of a registered service mark, “Grand Ole Opry,” seeks to enjoin the defendant Rainwater from using the word “Opry” as an identifying label on phonograph records produced and promoted by defendant. Plaintiff’s cause of action is derived from 15 U.S.C.A. §§ 1114, 1121 and 1125(a). Jurisdiction is conferred on the Court by 28 U.S.C.A. § 1338(a) and (b).
Plaintiff is the operator of the world famous “Grand Ole Opry” country and western music show…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- The Fleischmann Distilling Corp., a Corporation, Etc. v. Maier Brewing Company, a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1963
- American Foods, Inc. v. Golden Flake, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1963
- Independent Nail & Packing Co., Inc. v. Stronghold Screw Products, IncCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1953
- Brooks Bros. v. Brooks Clothing of California, Ltd.District Court, S.D. California · 1945
- Othal L. Turner and On-The-Town, Inc., D/B/A Atlanta's Playboy Club v. H M H Publishing Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1967
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Gaylord Entertainment Co. v. Gilmore Entertainment Group, LLC.District Court, M.D. Tennessee · 2002
- Men of Measure Clothing, Inc. v. Men of Measure, Inc.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1986
- WSM, Inc. v. HiltonDistrict Court, W.D. Missouri · 1982
- Richards v. Cable News Network, Inc.District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1998
- Willowbrook Home Health Care Agency, Inc. v. Willow Brook Retirement CenterCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1988
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