Legal Opinion
Sears, Roebuck and Co. v. Allstate Driving School, Inc.
District Court, E.D. New York
Decided June 5, 1969No. 64-C-1105PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ZAVATT, Chief Judge.
Plaintiffs seek an order “permanently enjoining the defendant from using the name ‘Allstate’ or any imitation thereof, in connection with its business.” The first cause of action is brought by both plaintiffs. Relief is requested under the Lanham Act, specifically 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1), 1 for infringement of plaintiffs’ marks and for common law unfair competition. The court has jurisdiction to hear these claims by virtue of 28 U.S.C. § 1338(a), (b). 2 The second cause of action is brought solely by plaintiff Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate Insurance). Injunctive relief…
2Cases cited45 opinions
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3Cited by24 opinions
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- Modular Cinemas of America, Inc. v. Mini Cinemas Corp.District Court, S.D. New York · 1972
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