Harlem Wizards v. NBA, 952 F. Supp. 1084 (1997) p.97supp
SUBJECT
likelihood of confusion
FACTS
P was worried about reverse confusion because the NBA decided to name a team "wizards."
ISSUE
Whether there is a likelihood of confusion between Harlem Wizards and NBA Wizards. Will people be confused that the Harlem Wizards are seen as a spin off of the NBA Wizards.
RATIONAL
Court went through Polaroid factors. The markets are different. The Harlem Wizards is an entertainment, show market and the NBA is a competitive market. The people that are going to watch the NBA are of a higher income than those watching the Harlem Wizards. There is no likelihood of confusion.
Created on: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 18:30:09 (PST)