Audi AG v. D'AMATO

OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BORMAN, District Judge.

BACKGROUND:

Audi AG and Volkswagen of America, Inc. (“Plaintiffs”) have filed suit against Bob D’Amato, an individual d/b/a as Quat-tro Enthusiasts (“Defendant”) based on the alleged infringement of its trademark registrations. Plaintiffs’ Complaint contains the following counts:

Count I — Trademark and Trade Dress Dilution under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a);

Count II — Trademark Infringement under 15 U.S.C. § 1114;

Count III — False Designation of Origin or Sponsorship, False Advertising, and Trade Dress Infringement…