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Bancorp (P). is, a Kentucky corporation. Since 1995, P has continuously used the mark COMMUNITY TRUST to promote its banking and financial services. Since 1998, it has operated a website using the domain name ctbi.com. Its website allows customers to conduct online banking, bill pay, and other financial transactions over the internet. D provides banking and financial services. D use the marks COMMUNITY TRUST and COMMUNITY TRUST BANK. D also operates a website using the domain name ctbonline.com and the website displays the words 'Community Trust.' P claims that D's use of the COMMUNITY TRUST mark and related marks and trade names is likely to confuse consumers into believing that P is the operator of D's website or that P is affiliated with the D's services. P sued because the use of the marks constitutes trademark infringement in violation of federal law. D move to dismiss this action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) arguing that the Court has no personal jurisdiction over them.

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