Burr's Damascus Tool Works v. Peninsular Tool Manufacturing Co.

Tbe parties to this action were rival manufacturers of molder’s tools, and both claimed the right to the use of the name “ Burr ” in connection with their products. The matter was tried out in a chancery cause, commenced by the defendant in this case, which resulted in a decree being rendered in behalf of the defendant in that case, plaintiff here. Thereupon plaintiff addressed a circular to its patrons and the public, informing them that a decree had been granted, giving it the sole right to use the names “ Burr” and “Burr’s Damascus,” and warning against tools so marked by others. The…