Legal Opinion
Ross Bicycles, Inc. v. Cycles Usa, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided July 22, 1985No. 84-3354PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GODBOLD, Chief Judge:
Ross Bicycles sued alleging trademark infringement and false designation of origin. The facts are stated in the district court’s opinion, reproduced as an appendix.
The district court held that there was no trademark infringement because there was no likelihood of confusion between the trademarks at issue and that there was no trade dress infringement because there was no likelihood of confusion between the trade dress of the two products. It also denied the defendant’s request for attorney’s fees and Ross’ motions to amend the pre-trial stipulation.
On appeal, Ross…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- John H. Harland Company, Cross-Appellant v. Clarke Checks, Inc., Cross-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1983
- Exxon Corporation v. Texas Motor Exchange of Houston, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
- Sun Banks of Florida, Inc., a Florida Corporation Etc. v. Sun Federal Savings and Loan Association, a Federal Savings and Loan AssociationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
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