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Barbecue Marx, Incorporated v. 551 Ogden, Incorporated

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Decided December 22, 2000No. 00-3110PublishedCited by 64 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BAUER, Circuit Judge.

Barbecue Marx, Inc. (“Barbecue Marx”), owner of the barbecue restaurant SMOKE DADDY, sued for trademark infringement to prevent 551 Ogden, Inc. (“Ogden”) from using the name “BONE DADDY” for its forthcoming barbecue restaurant. Barbecue Marx petitioned the district court for a preliminary injunction to prevent Ogden from using BONE DADDY while the underlying case was pending. The district court granted the preliminary injunction and Ogden now appeals. We reverse and remand.

I. Background

Max Brumbach, a former musician, created the restaurant SMOKE DADDY and its parent…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  2. Eli Lilly & Company, an Indiana Corporation v. Natural Answers, Incorporated, a Florida Corporation, and Brian A. FeinsteinCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2000
  3. Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation v. Platinum Financial Group, IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1998
  4. Schwinn Bicycle Company v. Ross Bicycles, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1989
  5. Brenda Curtis v. James R. ThompsonCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1988

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3Cited by64 opinions

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