California Fig Syrup Co. v. Stearns
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Eastern Michigan
“This was a suit by the California Fig Syrup Company against Frederick Stearns & Co. to restrain the infringement of complainant’s trade-mark. The cause was heard on the jdeadings and proofs.
1Opinion of the Court
SWAN, District Judge.
This is a bill in equity seeking to restrain the use by the defendant of the words “Fig Syrup,” which it is claimed is an invasion of the right of the complainant, who is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a preparation which it denominates “Syrup of Figs. The California Liquid Fruit Remedy. Gentle and Effective.” The label on each bottle of this preparation made and sold by complainant is thus inscribed, and above the words just quoted are the words, “Nature’s Pleasant Laxative.” On the sides of each bottle are blown .the words, “Syrup of Figs,” and, on the back, the…
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