Legal Opinion
Duncan v. Stuetzle
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided February 21, 1996No. 94-55598PublishedCited by 225 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
O’SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judge:
In this fifth round of litigation over rights to a foot massage device, we explore the boundaries of state and federal jurisdiction over trademark infringement.
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Nancy Duncan, and her company, Just Vibrations International, Inc., produce and distribute “Footsie Wootsie” foot massage machines designed in the shape of a chair. In early 1990, A1 Stuetzle met with Duncan, allegedly to discuss his interest in either purchasing Duncan’s business, becoming her exclusive distributor, or leasing one or all of the “Footsie Wootsie” units. Duncan alleges that, during the course…
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