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Intellectual Property
Trademark Infringement
False Designation of Origin

Sream Inc. v. Yacoub Khoury dba Jack's Convenience Store; Nesreen Y Farag dba MKJ Smokes Plus; Ayman Mousa dba Smoke4Less, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive

Published: Aug. 8, 2015 | Result Date: Jan. 28, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 5:14-cv-00782-VAP-SP Settlement –  Permanent Injunction

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Imran F. Vakil


Defendant

Stephen D. Collins

Curtis R. Tingley

Kevin W. Isaacson


Facts

Sream Inc. filed an infringement lawsuit against Yacoub Khoury dba Jack's Convenience Store, Nesreen Farag dba MKJ Smokes Plus, and Ayman Mousa dba Smoke4Less.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff dba RooR USA designed and manufactured smoker's products. Plaintiff alleged that its award-winning products were widely recognized because of its intricate designs. Plaintiff accused defendants of selling counterfeit RooR products. As such, plaintiff sued, asserting claims for trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting, false designation of origin/unfair competition, unfair competition (California Business & Professions Code), and common law unfair competition.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendant Farag denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

Farag subsequently entered into joint stipulation with Sream for permanent injunction enjoining it from further infringement.


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