Legal Opinion

Home Box Office, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Appellee v. Showtime/the Movie Channel Inc., Defendant-Appellee-Cross-Appellant

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Decided November 3, 1987No. 349, 376, Dockets 87-7640, 87-7716PublishedCited by 108 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LUMBARD, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Home Box Office (HBO) appeals from an order of the Southern District of New York by Judge Richard J. Daronco denying a motion brought by HBO for a preliminary injunction and instead granting a limited injunction. HBO began this action by seeking an injunction against defendant Showtime to prevent Showtime from using certain slogans in an advertising and promotional campaign for Showtime’s cable television services. On July 15, 1987 following a hearing, the district court enjoined Showtime from using the contested slogans unless they were accompanied by…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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  2. Mushroom Makers, Incorporated v. R. G. Barry CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1978
  3. Standard & Poor's Corporation, Inc. v. Commodity Exchange, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1982
  4. Hasbro Bradley, Inc. v. Sparkle Toys, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1985
  5. United States Jaycees v. Philadelphia JayceesCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1981

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