Jaret International, Inc. v. Promotion in Motion, Inc.
District Court, E.D. New York
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER
BARTELS, District Judge.
This is a lawsuit alleging consumer confusion between the packages of two sour candy brands, “SOUR PATCH KIDS,” and “SOUR JACKS.” Plaintiffs allege four causes of ac tion as follows: (1) trade dress infringement in violation of § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) (1988); (2) violation of New York State common law of unfair competition; (3) violation of N.Y. General Business Law § 368—d; and (4) violation of N.Y. General Business Law § 349-50. Plaintiffs seek monetary damages and injunctive relief.
I. Background
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