Legal Opinion
Soweco, Inc. v. Shell Oil Company, Etc. And Shell Chemical Company, Etc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 30, 1980No. 78-2590PublishedCited by 208 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GEE, Circuit Judge:
Slugs, larvae, nematodes, and rodents form the supporting cast in this trademark drama; the protagonists are the terms “Larvacide” and “larvicide.” Our etymological investigation of these entomological terms leads us to affirm in main the judgment of the careful trial court in this complex and demanding cause.
The trademark “Larvacide” was originally registered in 1927 by Innis, Speiden & Company (“ISC”) to designate fumigants for exterminating bugs, insects, slugs, and rodents. It is used today on similar products. After the initial term of registration expired, ISC…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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