Jada Toys, Inc. v. Mattel, Inc.
February 25, 2008
Defendant-Appellant Mattel, Inc. (“Mattel”) appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of Jada Toys, Inc. (“Jada”) on Mattel’s federal and state trademark infringement counterclaims. Mattel also challenges the district court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of Jada as to its dilution and copyright claims.
We hold that because the district court erred in its application of the relevant infringement test, the district court’s entry of summary judgment in Jada’s favor as to those claims is reversed. We also hold that genuine issues of material fact exist as to Mattel’s copyright and dilution claims and, therefore, the district court’s entry of summary judgment as to those claims in favor of Jada is also reversed.
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