Legal Opinion
Coty Inc. v. Excell Brands, LLC
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided September 18, 2017No. 15-CV-7029 (JMF)PublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
JESSE M. FURMAN, United States District Judge:
Imitation may well be the sincerest form of flattery, but if taken too far it can also be costly. Plaintiffs in this case—Coty, Inc., Coty B.V., Calvin Klein Trademark Trust, Calvin Klein, Inc., Calvin Klein Cosmetic Corporation, Vera Wang Licensing LLC, V.E.W., Ltd., and Ate My Heart Inc. (collectively, “Coty”)—are the producers or distributors of high-quality fragrances associated with well-known brands, including Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, and Lady Gaga. Defendant, Excell Brands, LLC (“Excell”), seeking to capitalize on the…
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