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Tillamook Country Smoker, Inc. v. Tillamook County Creamery Ass'n

District Court, D. Oregon

Decided July 28, 2004No. Civ. 02-1540-MOPublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

MOSMAN, District Judge.

In this trademark case, the court is asked to decide whether plaintiff Tillamook Country Smoker (“Smoker”) may register certain trademarks with the Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”). Defendant Tillamook County Creamery Association (“Creamery”) argues that registration is inappropriate because the marks at issue present a likelihood of consumer confusion as to defendant’s registered marks for the word “Tillamook.” Smoker argues that it has full rights in the use of its marks and thus may formally register them. Both sides have moved for summary judgment. Because…

2Cases cited21 opinions

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  3. E. & J. Gallo Winery v. Gallo Cattle Co.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1992
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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Tillamook Country Smoker, Inc. v. Tillamook County Creamery Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2006
  2. Paleteria La Michoacana, Inc. v. Productos Lacteos Tocumbo S.A. De C.V.District Court, District of Columbia · 2017
  3. In Re RAIL FREIGHT FUEL SURCHARGE ANTITRUST LITIGATIONDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2011
  4. Blue Athletic v. NordstromDistrict Court, D. New Hampshire · 2010
  5. Fabric Selection, Inc. v. NNW Import, Inc. et al.District Court, C.D. California · 2018

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