Legal Opinion
United Oil Heat, Inc. v. M.J. Meehan Excavating, Inc.
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided July 12, 2019No. AC 18-P-325PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNeyman, J.
*579 In this case we consider whether the Internet domain name "OrderMyOil.com" is entitled to trademark protection under Massachusetts common law. On the complaint before us, we hold that OrderMyOil.com is a generic name that is ineligible for such protection. Accordingly, this case presents the rare instance *580 in which a trademark claim was properly dismissed under Mass. R. Civ. P. 12 (b) (6), 365 Mass. 754 (1974).
Background . 1. Facts . The plaintiff, United Oil Heat, Inc., doing business as OrderMyOil.com, delivers home heating oil to customers in Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and…
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