Lase Co. v. Wein Products, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BAUER, District Judge.

This cause comes on the defendants’ motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12 (b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

This is a diversity action for trade ■ libel, slander of title and unfair competition and trade practices under Illinois law combined with an action for false marking under 35 U.S.C. § 292. The plaintiff, the Lase Co., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and has its principal place of business in that state.

Defendant, Wein Products, Inc., is incorporated under the laws of the State of California, and has its…