Leapers, Inc. v. SMTS, LLC

OPINION

CLAY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Leapers, Inc. appeals the district court’s entry of summary judgment for Defendant Sun Optics USA in Plaintiffs case alleging trade dress infringement under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1051, et seq. For the reasons set forth below, we VACATE the district court’s judgment and REMAND the case for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Leapers, Inc. makes adjustable rifle scopes. Several portions of Plaintiffs products are textured with so-called “knurling,” which allows users to grip the products more easily and to make fine-tuned adjustments. Knurling can…