Legal Opinion
Miller Brewing Co. v. G. Heileman Brewing Co., Inc.
District Court, W.D. Wisconsin
Decided January 21, 1977No. 76-C-584PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
JAMES E. DOYLE, District Judge.
This is an action for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and unfair competition by plaintiff (Miller). Miller seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent defendant’s (Heilemán’s) continued sale, advertising, and distribution of beer under a brand name incorporating the word “LIGHT,” the word “LITE,” or any colorable imitation of either word. For the purposes of this motion only, I make the findings of fact set forth hereinafter under the heading “Facts.”
Jurisdiction exists for the trademark infringement cause of action under 15…
2Cases cited23 opinions
- Union Carbide Corporation v. Ever-Ready Incorporated, a Corporation, and Mark Gilbert, an IndividualCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1976
- Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co. v. Wolf Brothers & Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1916
- Tisch Hotels, Inc., Americana Hotel Operating Corporation v. Americana Inn, Inc., Americana Motor Courts, Inc., Americana Catering CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1965
- Carter-Wallace, Inc. v. Procter & Gamble Co.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1970
- Independent Nail & Packing Co., Inc. v. Stronghold Screw Products, IncCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1953
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Miller Brewing Co. v. Carling O'Keefe Breweries of Canada, Ltd.District Court, W.D. New York · 1978
- Miller Brewing Co. v. Falstaff Brewing Corp.District Court, D. Rhode Island · 1981
- Cartier, Inc. v. Three Sheaves Co., Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1979