Rogers & Brother v. Rogers
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Suit for an injunction against the use by the defendants of the plaintiffs’ trade-mark, for an account, and for damages ; brought to the Superior Court in New Haven County. The plaintiffs were a joint stock corporation by the name of “ Rogers & Brother,” and the defendants a copartnership by the name of “ C. Rogers & Brothers.” The case was heard before Beardsley, J., and the following facts found:— The plaintiff corporation is located at Waterbury, in this state.
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Suit for an injunction against the use by the defendants of the plaintiffs’ trade-mark, for an account, and for damages ; brought to the Superior Court in New Haven County. The plaintiffs were a joint stock corporation by the name of “ Rogers & Brother,” and the defendants a copartnership by the name of “ C. Rogers & Brothers.” The case was heard before Beardsley, J., and the following facts found:— The plaintiff corporation is located at Waterbury, in this state. Ever since its organization, in December, 1859, it has been extensively engaged in the manufacture of silver-plated spoons, forks…
1Opinion of the CourtStoddard, J.
As we understand the finding and rulings of the Superior Court, practically the only question left for the determination of this court is in respect to the plaintiff’s exclusive right, as against these defendants, to stamp *147the word “ Rogers ” upon silver-plated flat ware, such as knives, forks, spoons, etc. In considering this subject it must constantly be borne in mind that all questions of fact are finally disposed of by the Superior Court, and that this court cannot, even by inference, supplement such finding, or supply omitted facts. Under our practice this court is controlled by the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Holmes, Booth & Haydens v. Holmes, Booth & Atwood Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1870
- Gilman v. HunnewellMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1877
- Clark v. ClarkNew York Supreme Court · 1857
- Meriden Britannia Co. v. ParkerSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1872
- Shaver v. ShaverSupreme Court of Iowa · 1880
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- Russia Cement Co. v. LePageMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1888
- Royal Baking Powder Co. v. RoyalCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1903
- Garrett v. T. H. Garrett & Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1896
- R. W. Rogers Co. v. Wm. Rogers Manuf'g Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1895
- William Rogers Manufacturing Co. v. Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1887
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