Legal Opinion
Frederick Warne & Co., Inc. v. Book Sales Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided December 19, 1979No. 78 Civ. 2375PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION ON MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
SOFAER, District Judge.
Frederick Warne & Co., Inc. (“Warne”), brings this trademark infringement action against Book Sales, Inc. (“BSI”) under Sections 32(1) and 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1) and § 1125(a) respectively, as well as under the New York Anti-Dilution Statute, General Business Law § 368-d. The case is before the court on cross motions for summary judgment filed pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Plaintiff Warne publishes the well-known series of children’s books written and illustrated by Beatrix…
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- Mushroom Makers, Incorporated v. R. G. Barry CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1978
- Boston Professional Hockey Association, Inc. v. Dallas Cap & Emblem Mfg., Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
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