Century Distilling Co. v. Ph. Schneider Brewing Co.

SYMES, District Judge.

This suit arises under the trade-mark laws of the United States. The agreed facts determined at a pre-trial hearing (Rule 16, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A. following section 723c,) disclose that since January, 1934 the plaintiff has been engaged in the business of distilling and selling alcohol and alcoholic liquors, particularly gin and whiskey. Its plant is located at Peoria, Illinois. It has sold over $3,000,000 worth of its product and established a nationwide business for its brands and trademarks, known as “Century” and “Century Club.” These names…