Ackerman Security Systems, Inc. v. Design Security Systems, Inc.

Pope, Judge.

Plaintiff/appellant Ackerman Security Systems, Inc., appeals from the trial court’s order granting defendant/appellee’s Design Security Systems, Inc. motion for partial summary judgment.

Both Ackerman and Design sell home security systems. Ackerman has used a white octagonal yard sign with blue lettering to advertise its services since January of 1980. The Georgia Secretary of State issued a service mark registration for Ackerman’s design in January of 1984. In 1986, Design discontinuéd use of its red and silver mailbox signs in favor of a white octagonal yard sign with black…