Legal Opinion
James S. Bishop, D/B/A Essence of Life, and Cross-Appellee v. Equinox International Corp., a Nevada Corporation, And
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided September 4, 1998No. 97-5161, 97-5167PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LUCERO, Circuit Judge.
This appeal arises out of a trademark infringement and unfair competition action filed by James S. Bishop against Equinox International Corporation (“Equinox”), alleging a violation of section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). We consider for this Circuit whether an accounting of profits pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a) requires proof of actual damages.
Following a bench trial, the district court concluded that a likelihood of confusion existed and enjoined Equinox from the use of Bishop’s “Essence of Life” trademark. In addition, the district court determined…
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