Heartsprings, Inc. v. Heartspring, Inc.

PORFILIO, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Heartsprings produces and sells books, pamphlets and educational materials designed primarily to teach children to resolve conflicts nonviolently. Defendant Heartspring runs a school in which physically disabled children are taught basic life skills such as dressing, bathing, and eating. Plaintiff claims defendant’s use of the name “Heartspring” is likely to cause consumers to confuse defendant Heartspring’s services with plaintiff Heartsprings’ materials in violation of § 43(a) of the Lanham Act. 1 After considering the parties’ cross motions for summary…