Legal Opinion · Concurrence

Application of McIlhenny Company

Court of Customs and Patent Appeals

Decided May 24, 1960No. Patent Appeal 6556Published

1ConcurrenceRich, Judge

While I agree in general with Judge MARTIN’S opinion, I wish to mention certain salient features of this case which influence my decision not referred to therein.

The goods named in the application is “Pepper Sauce.” Pepper sauce is a liquid and of necessity is sold in a container. The record shows the marketed form of the goods to be glass bottles of pepper sauce containing 2 fluid ounces. Thus, what is marketed is not just pepper sauce but, more accurately, 2-ounce bottles of pepper sauce. Accepting the allegation of the application as true, the applicant has used the same cap and bottle…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Application of Swift & CoCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1955
  2. Application of Hillerich & Bradsby CoCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1953
  3. Application of E. J. Brach & SonsCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1958
  4. Jantzen Knitting Mills v. West Coast Knitting MillsCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1931
  5. In re Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co.Court of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1932

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