De Long Hook & Eye Co. v. Francis Hook & Eye & Fastener Co.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western New York
In Equity.
1Opinion of the Court
HAZEL, District Judge.
A bill in equity has been filed by the De Long Hook & Eye Company against the Francis Hook & Eye & Fastener ■ Company for unfair competition in trade and recovery of damages for imitating complainant’s form, of hook and eye and its manner of placing the same upon the market. This is an application for preliminary injunction. A careful examination of the affidavits presented and of the various exhibits, consisting of cards upon which hooks and eyes are attached, leads to the conclusion that the words of complainant’s trade-mark, “See that Hump?” in connection with the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Enoch Morgan's Sons Co. v. . TroxellNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- Adams v. HeiselUnited States Circuit Court · 1887