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· 12/20/1993

Jordache Enterprises, Inc. v. Levi Strauss & Co.

Citations

  • 841 F. Supp. 506
  • 30 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1721
  • 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18466
  • 1993 WL 546413

How courts have described this case

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  • determining that the '501' mark is arbitrary and fanciful as it \does not describe any particular quality or characteristic of jeans or jean apparel\
  • finding the degree of similarity between two marks to be an issue of fact for the jury where the \extremely close\ numeral trademarks were to be used in conjunction with a company name
  • Dilution from blurring “ ‘refers to a loss of distinctiveness, a weakening of a mark’s propensity to bring to mind a particular product, service, or source of either.’” (quotations omitted)
  • “Factors to consider in determining the competitive proximity of the products include appearance, style, function, fashion appeal, advertising orientation and price.”
  • “Factors to consider in determining the competitive proximity of the products include appearance, style, function, fashion appeal, advertising orientation and price.” (citing McGregor-Doniger, 599 F.2d at 1134)
  • “Types of confusion that constitute trademark infringement include where: (1) prospective purchasers believe that the senior user sponsored or otherwise approved of the junior user's trademark . . . ; (2

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Judges: Kram

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