Lawrence Manufacturing Co. v. Lowell Hosiery Mills

This is a bill in equity, to restrain the defendant from using the plaintiff’s trade-mark, and for compensation for the injury occasioned by such use. It was heard by a single justice of this court, upon the pleadings and proofs. The judge was of opinion that the plaintiff was entitled to the relief prayed for, and reported the case for the consideration of the full court.

The alleged trade-mark of the plaintiff consists of the figure of an eagle, surmounting a wreath formed of the branches of the cotton plant. The wreath encloses the words “ Lawrence Manufacturing Company” printed in a…