Luxor Cab Manufacturing Corp. v. Leading Cab Co.

Levy, J.:

The plaintiff has been engaged in the business of producing and distributing a certain type of taxicab known as the “ Luxor ” since October, 1923. This taxicab is marketed under a uniform contract requiring each of the cars to be subject to the inspection of the plaintiff, to be stored in plaintiff’s garages, to be maintained according to certain standards, and to be operated by chauffeurs wearing the Luxor uniform, at the lowest city taxicab rates.

In order to familiarize the public with the service it is offering, the plaintiff has adopted a uniform design and color combination upon…