Pebble Beach Company (Pebble Beach) is a well-known golf course and resort located in Monterey County, California.

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Pebble Beach Company (Pebble Beach) is a well-known golf course and resort located in Monterey County, California. The golf resort has used "Pebble Beach" as its trade name since 1956. Pebble Beach operates a website located at www. pebblebeach.com. Caddy ran a three-room bed and breakfast, restaurant, and bar located in southern England. The name of Caddy's operation was "Pebble Beach." Caddy advertised his services, which did not include a golf course, at his website, www.pebblebeach-uk.com. Caddy's website included information about the accommodations he provided, including lodging rates in pounds sterling, a menu, and a wine list. The website did not have a reservation system and did not allow potential guests to book rooms or pay for services online. Visitors to the website who had questions about Caddy's services were required to fill out an online inquiry form. Pebble Beach sued Caddy for infringement of its "Pebble Beach" trademark in federal court in California. Caddy moved to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. The district court granted Caddy's motion, and Pebble Beach appealed. May Caddy's website serve as the basis for personal jurisdiction in California? How should the appellate court classify Caddy's website? What did the court of appeals decide?
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International Business Law And Its Environment

ISBN: 9781305972599

10th Edition

Authors: Richard Schaffer, Filiberto Agusti, Lucien J. Dhooge

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