Legal Opinion

Application of Sunbeam Corporation

Court of Customs and Patent Appeals

Decided January 5, 1967No. Patent Appeal 7724PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WORLEY, Chief Judge.

In refusing Sunbeam’s application 1 to register “Spray Mist” for use on “Electric Pressing Irons” the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board stated:

As shown by a catalog page made of record by applicant, the mark “Spray Mist” is used on a combination steam, spray and dry iron. The iron is described therein as “The New Sunbeam Spray Mist spray, steam or dry iron — • steam-propelled spray gives you the delicate spray you want for the most stubborn wrinkles” and “Now! Faster ironing with fewer strokes because steam propelled spray thoroughly and gently envelopes the wrinkled area *…

2Cited by2 opinions

  1. The Community of Roquefort v. Joseph B. Santo, Dba the Sign of the DoveCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1971
  2. Application of Majestic Distilling Company, IncCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1970

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