Category Archives: dilution

Some days Starbucks gets the bear, some days the bear gets Starbucks

Posted on November 15, 2013 by rtushnet

Starbucks Corp. v. Wolfe’s Borough Coffee, Inc., No. 12‐364‐cv (2d Cir. Nov. 15, 2013) The district court found that defendant’s Mister Charbucks and Charbucks Blend coffee wasn’t likely to dilute Starbucks’ mark. The court of appeals affirmed on the third … Continue reading →

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Soul man is sad man

Posted on November 1, 2013 by rtushnet

Moore v. Weinstein Co., LLC, No.12-5715 (6th Cir. Oct. 31, 2013) Sam Moore, half of the music duo Sam & Dave sued a number of defendants related to the 2008 fim Soul Man and its accompanying soundtrack.  The court of … Continue reading →

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