Classic Instruments, Inc. v. VDO-Argo Instruments, Inc.

Plaintiff sued defendants for trademark infringement and unfair competition, unlawful trade practices, trademark dilution, interference with a business relationship, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary relationship by conversion of designs and art work. The trial court granted defendants motions for summary judgment, except as to plaintiffs claim against Teleflex for breach of contract. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Plaintiff produces and markets automobile gauges to the “replicar” and “street rod” car markets. Hettick, plaintiffs president and owner, began…