Legal Opinion
IDV North America, Inc. v. S & M BRANDS, INC.
District Court, E.D. Virginia
Decided October 20, 1998No. Civil Action 3:97cv809PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
PAYNE, District Judge.
IDV North America, Inc. and R & A Bailey Co. Limited instituted this action against S & M Brands, Inc., alleging claims for statutory trademark infringement under Section 32(1) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1), and for statutory unfair competition under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). The action was tried by the Court, sitting without a jury. Having reviewed the exhibits and the testimony of the witnesses, the Court makes the findings of fact and conclusions of law which are set forth below.
A. The Plaintiffs, the Liqueur…
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