Legal Opinion
Dwight S. Williams Co., Inc. v. Lykens Hosiery Mills, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided May 15, 1956No. 7135_1PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DOBIE, Circuit Judge.
This civil action, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition,, was instituted in the United States District Court for the Western District of' North Carolina by Dwight S. Williams. Co., Inc., (hereinafter called Williams) against Lykens Hosiery Mills, Inc.,, (hereinafter called Lykens). Williams, alleged the adoption and long and continuous usage of certain trademarks, in: connection with the sale of men’s hosiery. These comprise the words “The Railroad Sock” used both alone and in connection with the pictorial illustration of a train. Williams also alleged…
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