Legal Opinion

Soltex Polymer Corp. v. Fortex Industries, Inc.

District Court, E.D. New York

Decided June 20, 1984No. 81 CV 0673PublishedCited by 39 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

MeLAUGHLIN, District Judge.

This is an action for trademark infringement and unfair competition. Plaintiff, Soltex Polymer Corporation (“Soltex”), alleges that defendants have infringed its trademarks FORTIFLEX and FORTI-LENE by use of the identical mark FORTIFLEX and the similar mark FORTILON.

According to the complaint, Soltex sells raw plastic materials under two general technical classifications: high density polyethylene and polypropylene. The former is sold under the FORTIFLEX trademark, and the latter under the FORTILENE mark. The complaint alleges that defendants…

2Cases cited38 opinions

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  2. Harold Noel Arrowsmith, Jr. v. United Press InternationalCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1963
  3. Marine Midland Bank, N.A. v. James W. MillerCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1981
  4. Tauza v. . Susquehanna Coal Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1917
  5. Frummer v. Hilton Hotels International, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1967

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3Cited by39 opinions

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