Legal Opinion
Buzz Bee Toys, Inc. v. Swimways Corp.
District Court, D. New Jersey
Decided May 15, 2014No. Civil Action No. 14-1948 (JBS/KMW)PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SIMANDLE, Chief Judge:
I. INTRODUCTION.489
II.BACKGROUND.490
A. Factual Background.490
1. Plaintiff Buzz Bee .490
2. Plaintiffs WATER WARRIORS Product Line.490
3. Swimways’ FLOOD FORCE Product Line.493
4. Defendants’ Alleged Infringement.493
5. Third Parties’ Water Shooter Toys.494
6. Impact of the Alleged Infringement on Plaintiff.494
B. Parties’ Arguments.494
III.STANDARD OF REVIEW .496
IV. DISCUSSION. 05
A. Likelihood of Success on the Merits.
1. Functionality of the Trade Dress .
2. Secondary Meaning.
3. Likelihood of Confusion .
B. Irreparable Harm.
1. Irreparable Harm Must Be Independently…
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