Blastos v. Humphrey

The plaintiffs, who are husband and wife, operate a restaurant on Main Street in Keene under the name of “Mr. Pizza”, which they registered with the secretary of state in 1962. They sell pizzas and foods to be taken out from the same premises. In 1966 the defendant under the name of “Mr. Take Out” opened a takeout store on the opposite side of Main Street, from which he sold pizza and other products. The plaintiffs by bill in equity sought an injunction against use by the defendant of the word “Mister” and the abbreviation “Mr.”, or “any words colorably similar to names or abbreviations used…