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BOSE CORP. v. CONSUMERS UNION OF U. S. INC.

No. 82-1246.

466 U.S. 485 (1984)

BOSE CORP. v. CONSUMERS UNION OF UNITED STATES, INC.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 30, 1984

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles Hieken argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Blair L. Perry.

Michael N. Pollet argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Marshall Beil and Carol A. Schrager.*

JUSTICE STEVENS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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