Lea v. Wolf
New York Supreme Court
Motion for an injunction. John W. Lea and others brought this action against Julius Wolf and Herman Reesing, to enjoin an alleged infringement of a trademark.
1Opinion of the CourtIngraham, P. J.
The motion in this case is for an injunction to restrain the defendants from making or selling an article called Worcestershire sauce; and from using any wrappers or labels, similar to those used by the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs claim to be the proprietors of this article, which they have been making and selling for many years, under the name of Worcestershire sauce, from the name’ of the place where they reside and carry on their business.
Two questions are submitted in this case ; one in regard to the name which they claim to be a trademark, the other, in regard to the labels and wrappers…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Dougherty v. HitchcockCalifornia Supreme Court · 1868
- Wolfe v. GoulardNew York Supreme Court · 1859
- Burnett v. PhalonNew York Court of Appeals · 1867
- Dale v. SmithsonNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1861
- Van Dine v. WillettNew York Supreme Court · 1862
3Cited by1 opinion
- Lane v. BaileyNew York Supreme Court · 1865