Clairol, Inc. v. Sarann Co.

Spaeth, J.,

Nature of the Case

Plaintiff, a manufacturer of hair care products and cosmetics, seeks to restrain defendant, which operates two discount stores, from selling plaintiff’s product *434“Miss Clairol Hair Color Bath” in a way that plaintiff says constitutes unfair competition and violates an equitable restriction.

Findings of Fact

1. Plaintiff, a Delaware corporation, with its principal place of business in New York City, is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing hair care products and cosmetics which bear plaintiff’s trademarks, which trademarks are registered in the…