Legal Opinion
Fashion Boutique of Short Hills, Inc. v. Fendi USA, Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided October 23, 1996No. 91 Civ. 4544 (MGC)PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CEDARBAUM, District Judge.
What is the minimum activity required to constitute “advertising or promotion” within the meaning of the Lanham Act? That is the issue presented by this motion for partial summary judgment. Fashion Boutique of Short Hills, Inc. sues Fendi USA, Inc. and Fendi Stores, Inc. for unfair competition under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) (1994), and for unfair competition and defamation under New York common law. Fashion Boutique alleges that defendants’ employees made disparaging comments regarding the quality and authenticity of the goods sold…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Seven-Up Co. v. Coca-Cola Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1996
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Fashion Boutique of Short Hills, Inc. v. Fendi Usa, Inc., and Fendi Stores, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2002
- Proctor & Gamble Co. v. HaugenCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2000
- Gmurzynska v. HuttonDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2003
- Avon Products, Inc. v. S.C. Johnson & Son, IncDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1997
- Fashion Boutique of Short Hills, Inc. v. Fendi USA, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1999
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