Bratt

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 BRYAN MARSHALL BRATT, Case No. 23-cv-0100-BAS-JLB

Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND

v. DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT’S

MOTION TO DISMISS

LOVE STORIES TV, INC.,

Defendant. (ECF No. 19)

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Plaintiff Bryan Marshall Bratt, self-represented, filed a First Amended Complaint against Defendant Love Stories TV, Inc. alleging various claims, including violations of the Lanham Act and common law trademark infringement. (First Am. Compl. (“FAC”) ¶¶ 28, 38, ECF No 18.) Plaintiff alleges Defendant uses his business name, which is protected by trademark and copyright, while offering an “essentially identical” service. (Id. ¶ 6.) Plaintiff alleges that this infringement has caused “significant damage” to his business. (Id. ¶ 19.) Defendant moves to dismiss, claiming the Court has no personal jurisdiction over it, and Plaintiff fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. (Mot. 2:10–3:9,…