Ferrari S.P.A. Esercizio v. Roberts
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
944 F.2d 1235 (1991)
Relevant factsFree
Ferrari (plaintiff) made luxury cars known for distinctive designs, including the Daytona Spyder and Testarossa. Roberts (defendant) sold kits letting buyers replicate those exterior designs on cheaper vehicle undercarriages, marketed as the "Miami Spyder" and "Miami Coupe." Ferrari sued for trademark infringement, and the district court ruled for Ferrari, permanently enjoining Roberts from making or selling the kits.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff bringing a trademark-infringement claim under the Lanham Act must prove that customers were actually confused at the point of sale.
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