Legal Opinion
Crane Co. v. Crane Heating & Air Conditioning Co., a Corporation, Frank J. Crane, Jr., Thomas Crane
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided February 23, 1962No. 14639PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WEICK, Circuit Judge.
In the present case, Crane Co. sought to enjoin the defendants from using the name Crane in the conduct of their business claiming infringement of its trademark and unfair competition. The District Judge adopted findings of fact and conclusions of law. He denied the injunction and dismissed the complaint.
Crane Co.'s name was derived from R. J. Crane who established the business in 1855. Crane Co. was incorporated under the laws of Illinois with its principal office in Chicago. It has a large business and is engaged in the sale of a variety of products throughout the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- L. E. Waterman Co. v. Modern Pen Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1914
- Royal Baking Powder Co. v. RoyalCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1903
- S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. v. Phil J. Johnson and Hugh H. Johnson, D.B.A. Johnson Products Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1959
- John P. Dant Distillery Co. v. Schenley Distillers, Inc.District Court, W.D. Kentucky · 1960
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Wilber H. Friend, an Individual, and Friend Company, a Corporation v. H. A. Friend and Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1969
- Haviland & Co. v. Johann Haviland China CorporationDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1967
- Continente v. ContinenteDistrict Court, N.D. California · 1965
- Stouffer Corp. v. Winegardner & Hammons, Inc.District Court, S.D. Ohio · 1980
- Crane Co., a Corporation v. Crane Heating & Air Conditioning Co., a Corporation, Frank J. Crane, Jr., Thomas CraneCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1963