ATKINS v. FISCHER

No. 02-7003.

331 F.3d 988 (2003)

Leslie ATKINS, d/b/a Leslie Atkins Communications, Appellant, v. Benson J. FISCHER, et al., Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided June 20, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C. Joel Van Over argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was David J. Butler. Edward A. Pennington entered an appearance.

Richard E. Schimel argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was Michael J. Budow. Stanley H. Goldschmidt entered an appearance.

Before: EDWARDS, SENTELLE and HENDERSON, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge SENTELLE.

SENTELLE, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Atkins brought this action against defendant-appellees alleging copyright infringement in the commercial use of six-pack carrier and bottle designs for a product called "Redneck Beer," along with a claim for violation of the Lanham Act. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of appellees. Because we find that there are substantial issues of material fact...

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