Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc. v. Granada Electronics, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
816 F.2d 68 (1987)
Relevant factsFree
Jesmar held a restricted Spanish license to manufacture Cabbage Patch Kids bearing OAA's trademark for sale only in Spain, with Spanish-language adoption papers differing from the English adoption papers and OAA birthday-card registration available to U.S.-manufactured dolls; Granada imported and sold Jesmar's Spanish dolls in the United States without authorization.
IssueFree
Whether, if an importer sells trademarked gray goods without authorization from the trademark owner, trademark infringement can still be found.
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