Legal Opinion
Denbicare U.S.A. Inc., and Ernest McCoy v. Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided May 24, 1996No. 94-16615PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEAVY, Circuit Judge:
Denbicare U.S.A Inc. (“Denbicare”) and Ernest H. McCoy appeal from a partial final judgment entered under Ride 54(b) after grants of summary judgment against them on their claims of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and tortious denial of contract against Toys “R” Us (“Toys”). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
Denbi Products, Inc. (“DPI”), a California company founded in 1981, sold reusable diapers made according to a design patented by its president, Debra Shaw. In 1983, DPI ordered a large quantity…
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