District Court, D. New Jersey December 22, 2000, CIV. 00-5361(WGB) (Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. v. Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.)

OPINION

BASSLER, District Judge.

Plaintiff Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (“Novartis”) and Defendant Johnson & Johnson-Merek Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. (“J & J”) are fierce competitors in the over-the-counter antacid industry. Novartis seeks what it normally promises to provide — fast and effective relief; Novartis moves

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pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.