Stork Restaurant, Inc. v. Sahati
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
166 F.2d 348 (1948)
Relevant factsFree
Stork Restaurant, Inc. (plaintiff) owned the famous, heavily advertised "Stork Club" nightclub in New York City, frequented by celebrities and even the subject of a movie. Nicholas Sahati (defendant) opened a small, humble bar in San Francisco also called "Stork Club." Stork sued for trademark infringement and sought an injunction; the district court ruled for Sahati, and Stork appealed.
IssueFree
Whether direct business competition is a prerequisite for a trademark dilution claim.
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