Case 1:18-cv-06748-JSR Document 30 Filed 10/18/18 Page 1 of 26 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CITY MERCHANDISE INC., Plaintiff, v. BALENCIAGA AMERICA, INC., BALENCIAGA, §.A, and DEMNA GVASALIA, and ABC COMPANIES, Defendants Case No. 18-cv-6748 (JSR) DEFENDANT’S MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND AN ORDER OF SEIZURECase 1:18-cv-06748-JSR Document 30 Filed 10/18/18 Page 2 of 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF AUTHORITIES PRELIMINARY STATEMENT STATEMENT OF FACTS ARGUMENT. 1 IL ML IV. v. VI Legal Standard. Plaintiff Has Not Made A Showing Of Irreparable Harm. A Plaintiff Has Not Identified Any Harm Redressable Under U.S. Copynght Law. B. Any Claimed Harm Is Speculative And Not Inreparable. C. Plaintiff's Delay Demonstrates The Lack Of reparable Harm Plaintiff Has No Likelihood of Success On The Merits, A Plaintiff Cannot Demonstrate A Likelihood Of Success On The Merits Of Its Attempt To Enjoin The Exportation Of Goods B. Plaintiff Cannot Demonstrate A Likelihood Of Success On The Merits Of Its Infringement Claim, 1. Defendant Has Not Infringed Any Valid Registered Copyright Owned By Plaintiff Balenciaga America’s Design Is Also Protected As A Fair Use ‘The Balance Of The Hardships Does Not Tip In Favor Of Plaintiff ‘The Public Interest Does Not Weigh In Favor Of An Injunction Plaintiffs’ Request For An Order Of Seizure Is Baseless CONCLUSION Page ii 10 u ul 16 18 19 21Case 1:18-cv-06748-JSR Document 30 Filed 10/18/18 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES Cases Bill Graham Archives v. Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 448 F.3d 605 (2d Cir. 2006). Blanch v. Koons, 467 F.3d 244 (2d Cir. 2006). Borey v. Nat'l Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh Pa, 934 F.2d 30 (2d Cir. 1991) Buffalo Forge Co. v. Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp, 638 F.2d 568 (2d Cir. 1981). Campbell v. AcuffRose Music, Inc., 510 US. 569 (1994) Castle Rock Entm Inc. v. Carol Publ’g Grp. Inc., 150 F.3d 132 (2d Cir. 1998) Citibank NA. v. Citytrust, 756 F.2d 273 (2d Cir. 1985). Computer Assocs. Int'l, Inc v. Altai, Inc., 982 F.2d 693 (2d Cir. 1992) eBay, Inc. v. MercExchange, LLC, 547 US. 388 (2006) Energy Intelligence Grp., Inc. v_ Canaccord Genuity, Inc, 16-cv-8298, 2017 WL 1967366 (S.D.N.Y. May 11, 2017) Entral Grp. Int'l, LLC v. Honey Café on Sth, Inc., No. 05 CV 2290, 2006 WL 3694584 (ED.N-Y. Dec. 14, 2006). Feist Publins, Inc. v. Rural Tel. Serv. Co., 499 US. 340 (1991) Garcia v. Google, Inc., 786 F.3d 733 (9th Cir. 2015) Getty Images (US), Inc. v. Microsoft Corp, 61 F Supp. 3d 296, 300 (S.D.N.-Y. 2014) ii Page 3 of 26 Page(s) 17, 18 16,17 8,9 19 16, 17, 20 16 10 12, 13 18