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Nature of Suit Code: 840
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15:1051 Trademark Infringement

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE WESTERN DISTRJCT OF ARKANSAS

FORT SMITH DIVISION

EIISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. and PLASTIC

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION,

Plaintiffs,

BOB MICHAELS OUTDOOR SPORTS,

lNC., an Arktrrsas Corpot'ation, and

MICHAEL R. CORDELL, individuallY,

Defendants.

CIVILACTIONNO.

0s-2062

OR-DER DIREC

'l'his cause coming by joint motion of the padies requesting entry of Judgment by

Corrscnt,he Court hereby Orders entry of Judgment as follows:

The Courl hereby finds the namc Fred C. Young to have been commercially associatcd

solely with the "Big O" Lures manufactured and distributed by Plaintiff Plastic Reseatch and

Development Corporation (PRADCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Plaintiff, EBSCO

Industries, Inc. (EBSCO), and that such use has resulted in an acquired distinotiveness of the

namc Fred C. Young or Fred Young in association with fishing lures such that the purchasing

puhlic considers that fishing lurcs associated with the tratne Iired C. Young originate ftom a

single source.

The name "Cotton Cordell" is a federally regtstercd trademark, owned by EBSCO and

lawfully used by PRADCo on and in oonnection with the "Big o" lufe and other lures

manufacturetl and distributed by PRADCO. The name "Cordell" is a fcderally registeted

rrddeftark, owncd by EBSCO anrl lawfully used by PRADCO on and in cotmection with the

"Big O" lure and othet lures manufactured and disttibuted by PRADCO'

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The mark "Big O" is a fedemlly registered hademark, owncd by EBSCO and lawfully

used by PRAIICO on lurcs manufactured and distributed by PR-ADCO.

Defendants Bob Michaels Outdoor Sports, lnc. (BMOS) and Michael Cordell have used

the names "Cotton Cordell," "Fred C, Young", and "Big O" in connection with making,

distributing and advertising fishing lures without the con$eflt of Plaintiffs EBSCO and

PRADCO. The activities of BMOS and Michael Cordell were undertaken with full knowledge

of the regisrered rradcmarks of EBSCO and with full knowledge of the use of the registered

trademarks and the name Fred Young, or Fred C. Young, by PRADCO in corurection with

fishins lures.

FEDERAL TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT

By engaging in the aforcsaid acts, Defendants BMOS and Michael R. Cotdell have

created a likelihootl of confusion or mistake or deception within the meaning of I 5 U.S.C.

{ I I 14 and thus have infringed on the Federally Registered mmks "Cordell" and "Cotton Cordcll."

II. DILUTION OF CORDEI,L AND COTTON CORDELL UFIDER FEDERAL LAW

By cngaging in the aforesaid acts BMOS and Michael R. Cordell lessen the capaoity of

Plaintiffs' fanrous marks to identify and distinguish the goods of Plaintiffs and constitute

Dilution of Plaintiffs famous marks "Cordell" and "Cotton Cordell" within the meaning of I5

u.S.C. $Il2s(c).

fl. DILUTIONUNDERARKANSASLAW

The aforesaid acts of BMOS and Michael R. Cordell constitute dilution under

Ark. Code Ann. $ 4-71-213.

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IV, COMMON LAW TRADEMARK INF'RINGEMENT

The aforesaid acts ol'BMOS and Michael R. Cordcll in using the names "Cotton

Cordell", "Fred C. Young" and "Big O", separately or in conjunction, in connection with the

advertising or distrihution of fishing lures, are likely to cause confusion, mistakc or deceive

the purchasing public as to the source, origin, or affiliation of the goods sold by Defendants

with those sold by Plaintiffs all in violation of Plaintiffs' trademark rights undet the common

law.

V. UNFAIR COMPETITION UNDER ls U.S.C. $ ll25(a)

The use of the namc Fred C. Young or Frcd Young by Defendants' rn

connection with fishing lures is likely to lead consumers and distributors of PRADCO's

lures to believe that Defendants' lures originate or are affiliated with PRADCO.

The aforesaitl acts of BMOS and Michael R. Cordell constitute unfair

cornpetition under Title I5 of the United States Code, $ I I25(a).

VI. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

Dcl'cndants' aforesaid acts constitute deceptivc tradc practices within the meanitrg of

Ark. Code Ann. $ 4-88-i07(10).

VII, IMPROPER DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATION UNDER I5 U,S.C, $ I I25(D)

Michael R. Cotdell has obtained an Internet domain registration for the website

"cottonoordell,net". The registration of the domain naffe "cottoncordell.net" by Michael R

Cordell was undertaken with full knowledge of Plaintiffs' ownership rights in the mark

"Cotton Cordell" and was done in bad faith for the purpose of commercial gain.

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The domain name "cottoncordcll.com" is identical, confusingly similar to, and dilutive,

as provided in l5 U.S.C. $ 1125 (d) (1) (A) (iD, of EBSCO's registcred trademark of the

words "COTTON CORDELL".

The aforesaid acts of Michael R. Cordell constitute a false designation of origin

and unfair competition under Title l5, United States Code $ 1 125(d), also known

as the Ant i cybersquatting Consumer Proteotion Act,

Accordingly, the Court finds that a permanent injunction should be and hereby is entered

in favor of EBSCO and PRADCO. BMOS and Michael R. Cordell are hereby enjoined from

furlher uses of the naffes "Cordell," "Cotton Cordell," "Big O," or "Fred Young" in

rnanufacturing, advertising or distributing fishing lures or in creating or using intemet sites.

The Court further finds that sny ownership of any trademark registrations or domain

name registrations or applications therefore by Defendants for fishing lures or goods related

thereto which contain the names "Cotton Cordell" or "Fred C. Young" are inimioal to the dghts

ofPlaintiffs in those names and ownershio thereof shall be transferred to Plaintiffs forth with.

Each pany shall bear its own costs and attorney's fees.

ru rs so ORDERED this h/4 / ,44-_,

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T, Dawson

Approved: rr

NOV 22 flTE

Intrs ft Jrjr-ti!s0ff, oLERK

lI.PUTY CI..EIiK

United States District Judge

. Christopher Walthall

(-'ounscl for Defendants

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