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Burco, Inc.

5 Cited authorities

  1. Yamaha Intern. Corp. v. Hoshino Gakki Co.

    840 F.2d 1572 (Fed. Cir. 1988)   Cited 46 times   2 Legal Analyses
    Finding secondary meaning for shape of guitar head always appearing in advertising and promotional literature

  2. In re Bongrain Intern

    894 F.2d 1316 (Fed. Cir. 1990)   Cited 10 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Determining that "[g]rowth in sales" did not prove acquired distinctiveness where it "may indicate the popularity of the product itself rather than recognition of the mark"

  3. Application of Wella Corp.

    565 F.2d 143 (C.C.P.A. 1977)   Cited 5 times
    Stating that "descriptiveness alone does not necessarily preclude registration on the Supplemental Register. 15 U.S.C. § 1091."

  4. Application of David Crystal, Inc.

    296 F.2d 771 (C.C.P.A. 1961)   Cited 5 times

    Patent Appeal No. 6699. December 18, 1961. Arthur H. Seidel, Philadelphia, Pa., for appellant. Clarence W. Moore, Washington, D.C., for Commissioner of Patents. Before WORLEY, Chief Judge, RICH, MARTIN and SMITH, Judges, and Judge WILLIAM H. KIRKPATRICK. United States Senior District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, designated to participate in place of Judge O'CONNELL, pursuant to provisions of Section 294(d), Title 28 United States Code. MARTIN, Judge. This is an appeal from a decision

  5. Application of Hollywood Brands

    214 F.2d 139 (C.C.P.A. 1954)   Cited 11 times
    Finding secondary meaning based upon $1,153,000 in general advertising over six years with about one-third directed to the alleged trademark