Legal Opinion
Physicians Formula Cosmetics Inc. v. West Cabot Cosmetics, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided September 6, 1988No. 287, Docket 87-7496PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WINTER, Circuit Judge:
Defendant-appellant West Cabot Cosmetics (“West Cabot”) appeals from a grant of summary judgment based on a determination of a likelihood of confusion between West Cabot’s “PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS” trademark for skin creams and lotions and appellee’s “PHYSICIANS FORMULA” mark used on similar products. Judge Bramwell’s opinion is reported at 660 F.Supp. 1222 (E.D.N.Y.1987). We reverse and remand.
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff-appellee Physicians Formula Cosmetics, Inc. (“Physicians Formula”), founded in 1937 by Dr. Frank Crandall, markets hypoallergenic skin care and cosmetic…
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