Warwood v. Hubbard

Plaintiff-appellant, Warwood, appeals an order of the Gallatin County District Court denying his motion for preliminary injunction to enjoin defendant-respondent from using the name “Yellowstone Outfitters” in conjunction with outfitting services. We affirm.

Appellant and respondent both offer outfitting services near Yellowstone Park, and both operate under the name “Yellowstone Outfitters.” Documentary evidence shows respondent was using the name in 1979, while appellant’s first documented use was in 1980. Neither party knew of the other’s use of the name until 1984.

The appellant raises…