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Acquiescence Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Creative Gifts v. UFO, 235 F.3d 540 (10th Cir. 2000). Absolute title (trademark) McDonald's v Shop At Home, 82 F.Supp.2d 801 (MD TN 2000). Abstraction Filtration Comparison (copyright) Country Kids v. Sheen, 77 F.3d 1280 (10th Cir 1996). Cancellation of trademark (trademark) Zatarains, Inc. v. Ook Grove Smokehouse, 698 F2d 786 (5th Cir, 1983). Conceptual separability (Copyright) Galiano v Harrah's, 416 F.3d 411 (5th 2005). Conduct of plaintiff Matrix Essentials v Quality King,, 522 F.Supp.2d 470 (2007). Confusion, Actual (trademark) Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Jordache v Hogg Wyld,, 828 F.2d 1482, 1486 (10th Cir. 1987) Confusion, Likelihood of (trademark) Equine Technology v Equitechnology, 1995, 1st Cir Court of Appeals. WCVB-TV v. Boston Athletic Association, 926 F.2d 42 (1st Cir, 1991), Home Box Office v Showtime, 1987, 832 F.2d 1311 (2d. Cir. 1987). Charles Of The Ritz Group Ltd v Quality King Distributors, Inc, 832 F.2d 1317 (2nd Cir 1987) Ty Inc. v. Ruth Perryman, 306 F.3d 509 (7th Cir. 2002). Confusion, presumption of (trademark) WCVB-TV v. Boston Athletic Association, 926 F.2d 42 (1st Cir, 1991), Contract formation (copyright) Step-Saver Data Sys., Inc. v. Wyse Tech.,, 939 F.2d 91 (3d Cir. 1991). Contributory Copyright Infringement Matthew Bender & Co v West Publishing, , 158 F.3d 693 (2nd Cir. 1998) Fonovisa Inc. v. Cherry Auction, 76 F.3d 259 (9th Cir. 1996) Contributory Trademark Infringement Fonovisa Inc. v. Cherry Auction, 76 F.3d 259 (9th Cir. 1996) Matthew Bender & Co v West Publishing, , 158 F.3d 693 (2nd Cir. 1998) "Copies" or "Copying" by Definition (Copyright) Yankee Candle Co. v. Bridgewater Candle Co, 259 F.3d 25 (1st Cir. 2001). Matthew Bender & Co v West Publishing, , 158 F.3d 693 (2nd Cir. 1998) Folio Impressions, Inc. v. Byer California, 937 F.2d 759 (2d Cir. 1991) Ty v Publications Intl, 292 F.3d 512 (7th 2002). Country Kids v. Sheen, 77 F.3d 1280 (10th Cir 1996). Copyrightability Country Kids v. Sheen, 77 F.3d 1280 (10th Cir 1996). Galiano v Harrah's, 416 F.3d 411 (5th Cir 2005). Gracen v. The Bradford Exchange, 698 F.2d 300 (7th Cir. 1983). Ets-Hokin v Skyy Spirits, 225 F.3d 1068 (9th Cir. 2000). Whimsicality v Rubie's Costume Co, 891 F.2d 452 (2nd Cir 1989). Baker vs Selden, 101 US 99 (1879). Jack Adelman, Inc. v. Sonners & Gordon, Inc, 112 F.Supp. 187 (SD New York 1934). Custom Dynamics v Radiantz LED Lighting535 F. Supp. 2d 542 (E.D. NCar W.D. 2008). Copyrightability of clothing Jack Adelman, Inc. v. Sonners & Gordon, Inc, 112 F.Supp. 187 (SD New York 1934). Copyright Ideas vs Expression Herbert Rosenthal Jewelry Corp. v. Kalpakian, 446 F. 2d 738 (9th Cir 1971). Custom Dynamics v Radiantz LED Lighting535 F. Supp. 2d 542 (E.D. NCar W.D. 2008). Copyright Infringement Precious Moments v La Infantil, 971 F. Supp. 66 (D.P.R. 1997). Folio Impressions, Inc. v. Byer California, 937 F.2d 759 (2d Cir. 1991) Charles Of The Ritz Group Ltd v Quality King Distributors, Inc, 832 F.2d 1317 (2nd Cir 1987) Batlin Vs Snyder, 1976, 2nd Cir, Court of Appeals. Custom Dynamics v Radiantz LED Lighting535 F. Supp. 2d 542 (E.D. NCar W.D. 2008). Copyright Invalidation Batlin Vs Snyder, 1976, 2nd Cir, Court of Appeals. Whimsicality v Rubie's Costume Co, 891 F.2d 452 (2nd Cir 1989). Copyright Registration Action Tapes vs Kelly Mattson, 462 F.3d. 1010 (8th. Cir. 2006). Herbert Rosenthal Jewelry Corp. v. Kalpakian, 446 F. 2d 738 (9th Cir 1971). Declaratory Judgment Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn, 95 F.3d 959 (10. th. Cir. 1996) Degree of care (trademark) Sally Beauty Company v. Beautyco.,, 304 F.3d 964 (10th Cir 2001). Jordache v Hogg Wyld,, 828 F.2d 1482, 1486 (10th Cir. 1987) Deriatives (copyright) Woods Vs Bourne, 60 F. 3d 978 (2d Cir. 1995) Precious Moments v La Infantil, 971 F. Supp. 66 (D.P.R. 1997). LEE v A.R.T. Company, 125 F.3d 580 (7th Cir. 1997). Ty v Publications Intl, 292 F.3d 512 (7th 2002). Mirage Editions, Inc. v. Albuquerque A.R.T. Co, 856 F.2d 1341 (9th Cir. 1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1018 (1989). Gracen v. The Bradford Exchange, 698 F.2d 300 (7th Cir. 1983). Ets-Hokin v Skyy Spirits, 225 F.3d 1068 (9th Cir. 2000). Lee v. Deck the Walls, Inc, 925 F.Supp. 576 (N.D.Ill.1996). CM Paula v Logan, 355 F.Supp. 189 (ND TX 1973). Descriptive trademark Zatarains, Inc. v. Ook Grove Smokehouse, 698 F2d 786 (5th Cir, 1983). Abercrombie & Fitch v Hunting World, 537 F.2d 4 (2nd Cir 1976) Dilution - see Trademark Dilution Disclaimers Precious Moments v La Infantil, 971 F. Supp. 66 (D.P.R. 1997). Home Box Office v Showtime, 1987, 832 F.2d 1311 (2d. Cir. 1987). Charles Of The Ritz Group Ltd v Quality King Distributors, Inc, 832 F.2d 1317 (2nd Cir 1987) Soltex Polymer Corporation v. Fortex Industries, Inc., 832 F.2d 1325 (2d Cir. 1987). Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000). Scarves By Vera, Inc. v. American Handbags, Inc, 188 F. Supp. 255 - US: Dist. Court, SD New York 1960. Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) Clairol, Inc. v. Cody's Cosmetics, 353 Mass. 385 (1967). CM Paula v Logan, 355 F.Supp. 189 (ND TX 1973). Distinctiveness (trademark) Sally Beauty Company v. Beautyco.,, 304 F.3d 964 (10th Cir 2001). Diversion Matrix Essentials v Quality King,, 522 F.Supp.2d 470 (2007). John Paul Mitchell v Quality King,, 106 F.Supp.2d 462 (2000) John Paul Mitchell v Pete N Larry's,, 862 F.Supp. 1020 (W.D.N.Y. 1994) Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) John Paul Mitchell v Randalls Food Markets, 17 S.W.3d 721 (TX 2000). Sebastian v Longs Drug Stores, 53 F.3d 1073 (9th Cir 1994). Sebastian Intern., Inc. v. Consumer Contacts (PTY) Ltd.,, 847 F.2d 1093 (3d Cir. 1988). Diversion. legality of Matrix Essentials v Quality King,, 522 F.Supp.2d 470 (2007). End User Licensing Agreemnt ("EULA") (copyright) Step-Saver Data Sys., Inc. v. Wyse Tech.,, 939 F.2d 91 (3d Cir. 1991). Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Exclusive distribution agreements John Paul Mitchell v Quality King,, 106 F.Supp.2d 462 (2000) Existing contract Matrix Essentials v. Cosmetic Gallery.,, 870 F. Supp. 1237 (D.N.J. 1994). John Paul Mitchell v Quality King,, 106 F.Supp.2d 462 (2000) Fair Use (copyright) Ty v Publications Intl, 292 F.3d 512 (7th 2002). Fair Use (trademark) Car-Freshner v S.C. Johnson, 70 F.3d 267 (2nd Cir 1995). New Kids v News America, 971 F.2d 302 (9th Cir, 1992). WCVB-TV v. Boston Athletic Association, 926 F.2d 42 (1st Cir, 1991), Zatarains, Inc. v. Ook Grove Smokehouse, 698 F2d 786 (5th Cir, 1983). ETW v Jireh Publishing 332 F.3d 915 (6th Cir 2003). Fair Value Received (copyright) Burke & Van Heusen v Arrow Drug, 233 F.Supp. 881 ( E.D. PA 1964). False Advertising (trademark) Clorox v Proctor & Gamble, 228 F.3d 24 (1st Cir. 2000). Pizza Hut Vs Papa Johns, 227 F.3d 489 (5th 2000) False Endorsement (trademark) ETW v Jireh Publishing 332 F.3d 915 (6th Cir 2003). First Amendment ETW v Jireh Publishing 332 F.3d 915 (6th Cir 2003). Mattel vs MCA Records, 296 F.3d 894 (9th Cir. 2002) Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn, 95 F.3d 959 (10. th. Cir. 1996) Ayres v City of Chicago/b>, 125 F.3d 1010 (7th Cir 1997). First Sale Doctrine (copyright) Step-Saver Data Sys., Inc. v. Wyse Tech.,, 939 F.2d 91 (3d Cir. 1991). Precious Moments v La Infantil, 971 F. Supp. 66 (D.P.R. 1997). UMG Recordings vs Troy Augusto -F.Supp.2d --, 2008 WL 2390037 (C.D. Cal. June 10, 2008) Action Tapes vs Kelly Mattson, 462 F.3d. 1010 (8th. Cir. 2006). Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Bobbs-Merril vs Straus, 210 U.S. 339 (1908) American Intl Pictures v Evan H Forman, 576 F.2d 661 (5th Cir, 1978). Burke & Van Heusen v Arrow Drug, 233 F.Supp. 881 ( E.D. PA 1964). Lee v. Deck the Walls, Inc, 925 F.Supp. 576 (N.D.Ill.1996). Allison v Vintage Sports, 136 F.3d 1443 (11 Cir. 1998) CM Paula v Logan, 355 F.Supp. 189 (ND TX 1973). First Sale Doctrine (trademark) Matrix Essentials v. Cosmetic Gallery.,, 870 F. Supp. 1237 (D.N.J. 1994). John Paul Mitchell v Randalls Food Markets, 17 S.W.3d 721 (TX 2000). Sebastian v Longs Drug Stores, 53 F.3d 1073 (9th Cir 1994). Sebastian Intern., Inc. v. Consumer Contacts (PTY) Ltd.,, 847 F.2d 1093 (3d Cir. 1988). McDonald's v Shop At Home, 82 F.Supp.2d 801 (MD TN 2000). Functional features Job's Daughters, Inc. v. Lindeberg and Co, 633 F.2d 912 (9th Cir 1980) Fraud John Paul Mitchell v Pete N Larry's,, 862 F.Supp. 1020 (W.D.N.Y. 1994) Generic Trademarks Dial-A-Mattress v Page, 1989, 2nd Cir Court of Appeals AOL v AT&T, 243 F3d. 812 (4th Cir, 1999) Zatarains, Inc. v. Ook Grove Smokehouse, 698 F2d 786 (5th Cir, 1983). Bath And Body v Luzier,1996, 6th Cir, Court of Appeals. Creative Gifts v. UFO, 235 F.3d 540 (10th Cir. 2000). Ty Inc. v. Ruth Perryman, 306 F.3d 509 (7th Cir. 2002). CD Solutions v Tooker, 15 F.Supp.2d 986 (D.Or, 1998) Abercrombie & Fitch v Hunting World, 537 F.2d 4 (2nd Cir 1976) Genuine goods John Paul Mitchell v Pete N Larry's,, 862 F.Supp. 1020 (W.D.N.Y. 1994) Gift under federal law UMG Recordings vs Troy Augusto -F.Supp.2d --, 2008 WL 2390037 (C.D. Cal. June 10, 2008) Gray goods (Trademarks) Societe Des Products Nestle v Casa Helvetia 982 F.2d 633 (1st Cir 1992) Sebastian Intern., Inc. v. Consumer Contacts (PTY) Ltd.,, 847 F.2d 1093 (3d Cir. 1988). NEC Electronics v Cal Circuit, 810 F.2d 1506 (9th Cir. 1987). Illegitimate sale (trademark) McDonald's v Shop At Home, 82 F.Supp.2d 801 (MD TN 2000). Incontestability Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Intention defacement Matrix Essentials v. Cosmetic Gallery.,, 870 F. Supp. 1237 (D.N.J. 1994). Jurisdiction Dudnikov v. Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts Inc.,, 514 F.3d 1063 (10th Cir. 2008) Just Rewards (trademark) McDonald's v Shop At Home, 82 F.Supp.2d 801 (MD TN 2000). Labeling Polymer Technology Corp. v. Mimran, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Laches Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Lanham Act AOL v AT&T, 243 F3d. 812 (4th Cir, 1999). Pizza Hut Vs Papa Johns, 227 F.3d 489 (5th 2000) License, implied (copyright) Gracen v. The Bradford Exchange, 698 F.2d 300 (7th Cir. 1983). Licensing (copyright) Step-Saver Data Sys., Inc. v. Wyse Tech.,, 1991, 3rd Cir Court Appeals. Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) UMG Recordings vs Troy Augusto -F.Supp.2d --, 2008 WL 2390037 (C.D. Cal. June 10, 2008) Likeness as a Trademark ETW v Jireh Publishing 332 F.3d 915 (6th Cir 2003). Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum v. Gentile Productions, 134 F.3d 749 (6th Cir, 1998). Literal Falsity (trademark) Clorox v Proctor & Gamble, 228 F.3d 24 (1st Cir. 2000). Material difference (trademark) Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Nitro Leisure v Acushnet, 341 F.3d 1356 (Fed Cir 2003) Societe Des Products Nestle v Casa Helvetia 982 F.2d 633 (1st Cir 1992) Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) John Paul Mitchell v Randalls Food Markets, 17 S.W.3d 721 (TX 2000). Davidoff v PLD International, 263 F.3d 1297 (11th Cir. 2001). Merger Doctrine (copyrights) Yankee Candle Co. v. Bridgewater Candle Co, 259 F.3d 25 (1st Cir. 2001). Naked Licensing (trademark) Creative Gifts v. UFO, 235 F.3d 540 (10th Cir. 2000). Nominative fair use (trademark) New Kids v News America, 971 F.2d 302 (9th Cir, 1992). Notice of Claimed Infringement ("NOCI") Dudnikov v. Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts Inc.,, 514 F.3d 1063 (10th Cir. 2008) Objects in the public domain (copyright) Leigh v Warner Brothers, , 212 F.3d 1210 (11 Cir. 2000) Ordinary Observer Test (copyright) Yankee Candle Co. v. Bridgewater Candle Co, 259 F.3d 25 (1st Cir. 2001). Country Kids v. Sheen, 77 F.3d 1280 (10th Cir 1996). Folio Impressions, Inc. v. Byer California, 937 F.2d 759 (2d Cir. 1991) Originality (copyright) Folio Impressions, Inc. v. Byer California, 937 F.2d 759 (2d Cir. 1991) Gracen v. The Bradford Exchange, 698 F.2d 300 (7th Cir. 1983). Ets-Hokin v Skyy Spirits, 225 F.3d 1068 (9th Cir. 2000). Ownership UMG Recordings vs Troy Augusto -F.Supp.2d --, 2008 WL 2390037 (C.D. Cal. June 10, 2008) Parallel Imports see Gray Goods Parody (trademark) Ty v Publications Intl, 292 F.3d 512 (7th 2002). Mattel vs MCA Records, 296 F.3d 894 (9th Cir. 2002) Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn, 95 F.3d 959 (10. th. Cir. 1996) Jordache v Hogg Wyld.,, 828 F.2d 1482, 1486 (10th Cir. 1987) Louis Vuitton Malletier v Haute Diggity Dog, 507 F.3d 252 (4th Cir 2007). Smith v Wal-Mart Stores/b>, 537 F.Supp.2d 1302 (ND GA 2008). Patterns not copyrightable Kemp & Beatley v Hirsch, 34 F.2d 291 (E.D.N.Y. 1929) Baker vs Selden, 101 US 99 (1879). Polaroid formula (trademark) Charles Of The Ritz Group Ltd v Quality King Distributors, Inc, 832 F.2d 1317 (2nd Cir 1987) Soltex Polymer Corporation v. Fortex Industries, Inc., 832 F.2d 1325 (2d Cir. 1987). Potential market (copyright) Campbell v. Acuff Rose MusicC, 510 U.S. 569 (1994) Preexisting work (copyright) Ets-Hokin v Skyy Spirits, 225 F.3d 1068 (9th Cir. 2000). Profit as a motive (trademark) Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn, 95 F.3d 959 (10. th. Cir. 1996) Campbell v. Acuff Rose MusicC, 510 U.S. 569 (1994) Smith v Wal-Mart Stores/b>, 537 F.Supp.2d 1302 (ND GA 2008). Ayres v City of Chicago/b>, 125 F.3d 1010 (7th Cir 1997). Profiting from another's work (trademark) American Footwear Corp. v. General Footwear Co. Ltd.,, 609 F.2d 655 C.A.N.Y., 1979. Ty v Publications Intl, 292 F.3d 512 (7th 2002). New Kids v News America, 971 F.2d 302 (9th Cir, 1992). Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn, 95 F.3d 959 (10. th. Cir. 1996) McDonald's v Shop At Home, 82 F.Supp.2d 801 (MD TN 2000). Protected expression (copyright) Tiffany Design v Reno-Tahoe Specialtys, 55 F. Supp. 2d 1113 (D.Nev. 1999) Leigh v Warner Brothers, , 212 F.3d 1210 (11 Cir. 2000) Puffery (trademark) Clorox v Proctor & Gamble, 228 F.3d 24 (1st Cir. 2000). Pizza Hut Vs Papa Johns, 227 F.3d 489 (5th 2000) Quality control Polymer Technology Corp. v. Mimran, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) ETW v Jireh Publishing 332 F.3d 915 (6th Cir 2003). Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum v. Gentile Productions, 134 F.3d 749 (6th Cir, 1998). Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn, 95 F.3d 959 (10. th. Cir. 1996) Secondary Meaning (trademarks) Shelby Ford v Superperformance, 251 F. Supp. 2d 983 (D. Mass. 2002). Yankee Candle Co. v. Bridgewater Candle Co, 259 F.3d 25 (1st Cir. 2001). Zatarains, Inc. v. Ook Grove Smokehouse, 698 F2d 786 (5th Cir, 1983). American Footwear Corp. v. General Footwear Co. Ltd.,, 609 F.2d 655 C.A.N.Y., 1979. Sally Beauty Company v. Beautyco.,, 304 F.3d 964 (10th Cir 2001). Shrinkwrap Licenses (trademark) ProCD v. Matthew Zeidenberg, 86 F.3d 1447 (7th Cir, 1996). Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Similarity of Products and Services (trademark) Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Software sold Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Advent Syatems v Unysis Corp, 925 F.2d 670 (3rd Cir 1991). Substantial Similarity (copyright) Matthew Bender & Co v West Publishing, , 158 F.3d 693 (2nd Cir. 1998) Leigh v Warner Brothers, , 212 F.3d 1210 (11 Cir. 2000) Threat Of Litigation Tortious interference Matrix Essentials v. Cosmetic Gallery.,, 870 F. Supp. 1237 (D.N.J. 1994). John Paul Mitchell v Pete N Larry's,, 862 F.Supp. 1020 (W.D.N.Y. 1994) Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) John Paul Mitchell v Randalls Food Markets, 17 S.W.3d 721 (TX 2000). Trade Dress Infringement (trademark) Shelby Ford v Superperformance, 251 F. Supp. 2d 983 (D. Mass. 2002). Yankee Candle Co. v. Bridgewater Candle Co, 259 F.3d 25 (1st Cir. 2001). Sally Beauty Company v. Beautyco.,, 304 F.3d 964 (10th Cir 2001). Trademark Categories Equine Technology v Equitechnology, 1995, 1st Cir Court of Appeals. Trademark Cancellation CD Solutions v Tooker, 15 F.Supp.2d 986 (D.Or, 1998) Abercrombie & Fitch v Hunting World, 537 F.2d 4 (2nd Cir 1976) Trademark Counterfeiting Shelby Ford v Superperformance, 2002, 1st Circuit, District Mass. Trademark Definition Ty Inc. v. Ruth Perryman, 306 F.3d 509 (7th Cir. 2002). Job's Daughters, Inc. v. Lindeberg and Co, 633 F.2d 912 (9th Cir 1980) New Kids v News America, 971 F.2d 302 (9th Cir, 1992). Davidoff v PLD International, 263 F.3d 1297 (11th Cir. 2001). Trademark Dilution Shelby Ford v Superperformance, 2002, 1st Circuit, District Mass. Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) Ty v Publications Intl, 292 F.3d 512 (7th 2002). Ty Inc. v. Ruth Perryman, 306 F.3d 509 (7th Cir. 2002). Louis Vuitton Malletier v Haute Diggity Dog, 507 F.3d 252 (4th Cir 2007). Smith v Wal-Mart Stores/b>, 537 F.Supp.2d 1302 (ND GA 2008). Trademark Infringement Home Box Office v Showtime, 1987, 832 F.2d 1311 (2d. Cir. 1987). Charles Of The Ritz Group Ltd v Quality King Distributors, Inc, 832 F.2d 1317 (2nd Cir, 1987). Soltex Polymer Corporation v. Fortex Industries, Inc., 832 F.2d 1325 (2d Cir. 1987). Westchester Media Co., L.P. v. PRL USA Holdings, Inc, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) ETW v Jireh Publishing 332 F.3d 915 (6th Cir 2003). Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum v. Gentile Productions, 134 F.3d 749 (6th Cir, 1998). CD Solutions v Tooker, 15 F.Supp.2d 986 (D.Or, 1998) Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) Board of Supervisors LSU v Smack Apparel, 550 F.3d 465 (5th Cir 2008). Davidoff v PLD International, 263 F.3d 1297 (11th Cir. 2001). Trademark misuse Sebastian v Longs Drug Stores, 53 F.3d 1073 (9th Cir 1994). Trademark Tarnishment Smith v Wal-Mart Stores/b>, 537 F.Supp.2d 1302 (ND GA 2008). Transfer of title Softman Products v Adobe Systems, 171 F. Supp. 2d 1075 (C.D. Cal. 2001) Smith v Wal-Mart Stores/b>, 537 F.Supp.2d 1302 (ND GA 2008). Types of Trademarks AOL v AT&T, 243 F3d. 812 (4th Cir, 1999). Unauthorized distribution Polymer Technology Corp. v. Mimran, 214 F.3d 658 (5th Cir. 2000) John Paul Mitchell v Quality King,, 106 F.Supp.2d 462 (2000) Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) Clairol, Inc. v. Cody's Cosmetics, 353 Mass. 385 (1967). Unfair Competition (trademark) American Footwear Corp. v. General Footwear Co. Ltd.,, 609 F.2d 655, C.A.N.Y., 1979. Graham Webb Intl v Emporium Drug Mart 916 F.Supp. 909 (E.D. Ark 1995) John Paul Mitchell v Randalls Food Markets, 17 S.W.3d 721 (TX 2000). Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Step-Saver Data Sys., Inc. v. Wyse Tech.,, 939 F.2d 91 (3d Cir. 1991). Advent Syatems v Unysis Corp, 925 F.2d 670 (3rd Cir 1991). Used products (trademark) Nitro Leisure v Acushnet, 341 F.3d 1356 (Fed Cir 2003) Champion Spark Plugs v Sanders, 331 U.S. 125 (1947) Vicarious liability Fonovisa Inc. v. Cherry Auction, 76 F.3d 259 (9th Cir. 1996) Wording not a license UMG Recordings vs Troy Augusto -F.Supp.2d --, 2008 WL 2390037 (C.D. Cal. June 10, 2008)

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