UL LLC v. Space Chariot Inc.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Snyder, J.
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS)—DEFENDANT THE SPACE CHARIOT’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD-PARTY COM- ■ PLAINT (Dkt. 50, filed February 22, 2017) '
PLAINTIFF UL’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Dkt. 50, filed February 22, 2017)
The Court finds this motion appropriate for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P, 78; C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the hearing date of April 24, 2017 is vacated, and the matter is hereby taken under submission.
I. INTRODUCTION
On November 3, 2016, plaintiff UL LLC filed this action against defendants The Space Chariot, Inc., Kevin Walker, Donabelle Escarez Mortel (aka Donabella Mortel), and John Does 1-10. Dkt. 1. UL *602 asserts five claims: (1) trademark infringement, 15 U.S.C. § 1114 ; (2) counterfeit of registered marks, 15 U.S.C. § 1114 ; (3) unfair competition and false designation of original and false and misleading representations, 15 U.S.C. § 1125 (a); (4) unfair competition in violation of California Business and Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq.; and (5) false advertising under California Business and Professions Code §§ 17500 et seq. The gravamen of UL’s complaint is that Space Chariot, Walker, and Mortel…