Ann., Business Regulations § 1-414 (2004). Because this case was brought before this Court based upon diversity jurisdiction, the substantive laws of the forum state, Maryland, apply. Miller v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 121 F.Supp.2d 831, 836 (D.Md.2000) (citing Erie R. Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64, 58 S.Ct. 817, 82 L.Ed. 1188 (1938)). However, the Maryland courts have recognized that “trademark infringement cases under either the Maryland statute or the [federal] ■ Lanham Act [15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.] are based on the same legal theory and require the same proof.” Mid South Bldg. Supply of Maryland, Inc. v. Guardian Door and Window, Inc., 156 Md.App. 445, 460, 847 A.2d 463, 471-72 (Md.App.2004); accord Sterling Acceptance Corp. v. Tommark, Inc., 227 F.Supp.2d 454, 460 (D.Md.2002) (<HOLDING>). Therefore, to prevail on its claim for
holding same and citing cases holding that the same standards apply to claims under the ada and under the rehabilitation act holding that the same legal standards and analysis apply to cases brought under maryland and federal trademark infringement statutes holding that cjlaims for unfair competition and deceptive business practices involving trade names brought under illinois statutes are to be resolved according to the principles set forth under the lanham act and noting that illinois courts look to federal case law and apply the same analysis to state infringement claims holding that the same evidentiary standards apply postbooker