Legal Opinion
Nina Ricci, S.A.R.L. v. Gemcraft Ltd.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided July 9, 1985No. 85 Civ. 2044 (SWK)PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
KRAM, District Judge.
This case involves a malodorous dispute between the manufacturers of two fragrant perfumes over the right to use the words. “L’Air” in the appellation of their products. Plaintiffs have moved for a preliminary injunction barring defendants from calling their perfume (and any new related products they market) “L’air D’or.” For the reasons stated below, plaintiffs’ motion is denied.
BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs commenced this action on March 15, 1985, by filing a complaint alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and dilution under New York…
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