Legal Opinion

H.B. Halicki, D/B/A H.B. Halicki Productions v. United Artists Communications, Inc Mann Theaters Corp. Pacific Theatres Inc. Edwards Theaters, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided March 17, 1987No. 86-5594PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

NOONAN, Circuit Judge:

H.B. Halicki, d/b/a H.B. Halicki Productions (Halicki) brought this suit against United Artists Communications, Inc. and various theatres (the defendants), alleging, in addition to claims for breach of contract and violation of the Sherman Act, a claim under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). This appeal is addressed solely to the district court’s award of summary judgment to the defendants on the Lanham Act claim. At the heart of the case is the question whether or not the Lanham Act is to be expanded to include the kind of wrong alleged by Halicki.

Hal…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. L'Aiglon Apparel, Inc. v. Lana Lobell, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1954
  2. Terry Gilliam, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Appellees v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., Defendant-Appellee-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1976
  3. Alfred Dunhill Limited and Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. v. Interstate Cigar Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1974
  4. Paul Smith, an Individual v. Edward L. Montoro and Film Ventures International Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1981

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