Legal Opinion
Pioneer First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Pioneer National Bank
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 17, 1983No. 48468-6PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStafford, J.
Petitioner Pioneer First Federal Savings and Loan Association (Savings & Loan) initiated this action against respondent Pioneer National Bank (Bank) to enjoin the Bank's use of the name "Pioneer." The Savings & Loan alleges violations of the Washington State Trademark Registration Act, RCW 19.77, the Washington Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86, and the Federal Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a).
The trial court issued an injunction requiring the Bank to insert a word before "Pioneer" and restricting distinctive use of the letter "P" in its logo or other advertising. The…
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