Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. v. Sam B. Wolf Sons Co.

This is an appeal, in an opposition proceeding, from the decision of the Commissioner of Patents.

In its application for registration, filed April 30, 1926, appellant stated that it had continuously used the trade-mark “American Lady ” on “ Ladies and Misses ” shoes since Nov. 7, 1900.

In its notice of opposition, appellee alleged that it was the owner of the trade-mark “ The American Girl ”; that it and its predecessor had continuously used its trade-mark on ladies’ and misses’ shoes since long prior to the year 1900; that on August 21,1906, a certificate of registration was issued to it — No.…