Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC v. Kobo, Inc.

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Case Number:

1:11-cv-04825

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Shira A. Scheindlin

Firms

  1. November 08, 2011

    Kobo, Muhammad Ali End Fight Over 'Butterfly' Quote

    Muhammad Ali's publicity manager resolved its row with Kobo Inc. on Tuesday in New York federal court over Kobo's use of Ali's "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" trademarked quote to advertise its electronic reading device.

  2. July 14, 2011

    Muhammad Ali Enters Ring Over 'Butterfly' Trademark

    Muhammad Ali's publicity manager sued Kobo Inc. in New York federal court on Wednesday, accusing the e-book maker of cheapening the famed boxer's brand by using his "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" quote to advertise its electronic reading device.