Comic Strip, Inc. v. Fox Television Stations, Inc.
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
710 F. Supp. 976 (1989)
- Written by Sarah Holley, JD
Facts
Since 1976 and 1979, respectively, Comic Strip, Inc. (CSI) (plaintiff) operated nightclubs featuring comedians under the name “The Comic Strip” in New York and Florida. Then, in 1988, Fox Television Stations, Inc. (defendant) began broadcasting a television show featuring comedians performing at a nightclub under the title “L.A. Comic Strip” on local Los Angeles stations. The show was later renamed to “Comic Strip Live” and expanded to other major metropolitan cities. In March 1989, CSI sued Fox for trademark infringement, among other claims, asserting that Fox’s use of the term “Comic Strip” misled viewers and created a false impression as to the source of the show in violation of the Lanham Act. CSI sought to preliminarily enjoin Fox’s use of the “Comic Strip” mark in connection with its television show.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Goettel, J.)
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