Legal Opinion

Mavco, Inc. v. Hampden Sales Ass'n

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided March 15, 1948PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtShibntag, J.

Plaintiff Mavco, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ Mavco ”) is the maker of a face powder compact and has brought this action to restrain defendants from unfair competition in the marketing of another compact made by Hampden Sales Association (hereinafter called “ Hampden ”)•

Mavco manufactures compacts, cigarette holders and cases made of plastics. These articles are sold to the public over the facsimile signature of one Eleanor Hamlin as their publicized stylist. In 1942, Mavco conceived a design for a compact to simulate a cut precious jewel. This was ultimately called £< Eleanor Hamlin —…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Kellogg Co. v. National Biscuit Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1938
  2. Armstrong Paint & Varnish Works v. Nu-Enamel Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1938
  3. Crescent Tool Co. v. Kilborn & Bishop Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1917
  4. Tabor v. . HoffmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  5. Cheney Bros. v. Doris Silk CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1929

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3Cited by16 opinions

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  4. The 88% STORES, INC. v. MartinezOregon Supreme Court · 1961
  5. Speedry Products, Inc. v. Dri Mark Products, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1959

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