Legal Opinion
American Fabrics Co. v. Richmond Lace Works
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided February 6, 1928No. 152PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SWAN, Circuit Judge.
The District Judge assumed the validity of the patent, but found that the defendants’ lace did not infringe the plaintiff’s design, and that neither the count on the contract nor the count charging unfair competition was established. A photostatic copy of a sample of plaintiff’s lace, exemplifying its patented design, is shown at the end of this opinion. It is known as an all-over pattern, and is suitable for bedspreads, tablecloths, bureau covers, scarves, etc. This design was brought out in the summer of 1921 and immediately met with large commercial success. For the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Gorham Co. v. WhiteSupreme Court of the United States · 1872
- Graff, Washbourne & Dunn v. WebsterCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1912
- Ashley v. Samuel C. Tatum Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1911
- Steffens v. SteinerCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1916
- Whiting Mfg. Co. v. Alvin Silver Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1922
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3Cited by28 opinions
- Nat Lewis Purses, Inc. v. Carole Bags, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1936
- Laskowitz v. Marie Designer, Inc.District Court, S.D. California · 1954
- Gold Seal Importers, Inc. v. Morris White Fashions, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1941
- International Silver Co. v. Julie PomerantzCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1959
- Vacheron & Constantin-Le Coultre Watches, Inc. v. Benrus Watch Co.District Court, S.D. New York · 1957
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