Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Westburg

MEMORANDUM OPINION

FULLAM, District Judge.

The plaintiff automobile manufacturer brought this action against defendant dealer, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. The defendant counterclaimed for alleged antitrust violations. In the course of discovery proceedings, the plaintiff was permitted to inspect and copy records of defendant’s sales of automobiles over an extended period. Defendant now seeks a protective order, asserting that counsel for plaintiff are communicating with defendant’s customers in a manner calculated to destroy or seriously impair defendant’s business,…