Potter Drug & Chemical Corp. v. Pasfield Soap Co.
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of New York. This cause comes here upon appeal from a decree of the circuit court, Eastern district of New York, dismissing a bill in equity to restrain defendant from selling soap which, it is alleged, wrongfully simulated complainant’s soap.
1Opinion of the Court
PEP CURIAM.
The complainant manufactures a soap which it calls “Cutieura Soap.” The same has been advertised at considerable expense, and has become somewhat widely and favorably known. Defendant sells a soap which it calls “Cuticle Soap.” The opinion of the circuit court sets forth in minute detail the manner in which the soaps of the respective parties are prepared for the -market,— liow they are put up, wrapped, lettered, etc. It is unnecessary to repeat this description. The opinion may be found in 102 Fed. 190. We have little doubt that in selecting a name which began with the first five…
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- Sterling Remedy Co. v. Eureka Chemical & Manufacturing Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1897
- The Eliza LinesU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Massachusetts · 1900
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- Northam Warren Corporation v. Universal Cosmetic Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1927