Legal Opinion
Communications Satellite Corp. v. Comcet, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided July 14, 1970No. 13822_1PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BUTZNER, Circuit Judge:
Communications Satellite Corporation (Comsat), claiming trade name infringement, trademark infringement, and deceptive trade practices, brought this action against Comeet, Inc., to enjoin it from using Comcet as a trade name and trademark. 1 The district judge found that Comsat’s services and Comcet’s products are dissimilar and noncompetitive; that expansion leading to future competition is improbable; that the parties’ customers are highly sophisticated and knowledgeable; and that “there is virtually no likelihood of confusion in the minds of investors.” Primarily…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- United States v. United States Gypsum Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1948
- Armstrong Paint & Varnish Works v. Nu-Enamel Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1938
- Yale Electric Corporation v. RobertsonCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1928
- The Fleischmann Distilling Corp., a Corporation, Etc. v. Maier Brewing Company, a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1963
- Aunt Jemima Mills Co. v. Rigney & Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1917
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3Cited by67 opinions
- Amf Incorporated, a Corporation v. Sleekcraft Boats, a Sole Proprietorship, and Bruce E. Nescher, an IndividualCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1979
- Perini Corporation v. Perini Construction, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1990
- Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Incorporated Max Shayne, Incorporated v. Alpha of Virginia, Incorporated, D/B/A Lone Star GrillCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1995
- American International Group, Inc. v. London American International Corporation Limited and Midland Bank LimitedCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1981
- Homeowners Group, Inc. v. Home Marketing Specialists, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1991
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