Vuitton Et Fils, S.A. v. J. Young Enterprises, Inc.

Vuitton et Fils, a French Societe Ano-nyme (Vuitton), appeals from the district court’s entry of judgment and dismissal of its complaint based upon the stipulation and order which the parties submitted to the court.

FACTS

Vuitton, a French manufacturer of a wide variety of luggage, ladies’ handbags and other personal accessories, brought an action against J. Young Enterprises (Young) and several other named defendants, alleging trademark infringement, 15 U.S.C. § 1114 , false designation of origin, and false description of goods, 15 U.S.C. § 1125 , trademark dilution, California Business and Professional Code § 14330, and unfair competition. The complaint sought injunctive relief, as well as other remedies, including an award of monetary damages.

Prior to filing the complaint and an accompanying request for a temporary restraining order, counsel for Vuitton contacted defendant Young. Upon being informed of Vuitton’s intention to seek a temporary restraining order, counsel for Young agreed to stipulate to the entry of injunctive orders.

Contents of the Stipulation

The stipulation entered into by Vuitton and Young and his business entities (the stipulation excluded defendants…