· 8/2/1996
Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. v. B.E. Windows Corp.
Citations
- 937 F. Supp. 204
- 40 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1010
- 1996 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11079
- 1996 WL 391886
How courts have described this case
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- finding that “The Greatest Show on Earth” mark is used and known nationally
- products covered by marks are dissimilar, requiring stronger showing of potential blurring than would be required if products were similar
- where fame of junior mark is non-existent, likelihood of finding dilution is minimal
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Judges: Scheindlin
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