Snikiddy LLC
4 Cited authorities
Genesee Brewing Co., Inc. v. Stroh Brewing Co.
124 F.3d 137 (2d Cir. 1997) Cited 303 times 1 Legal AnalysesHolding that to recover for unfair competition based on the use of a generic term, the plaintiff was required to show, inter alia, “an association of origin by the consumer between the mark and the first user, that is, secondary meaning”
A.J. Canfield Co. v. Honickman
808 F.2d 291 (3d Cir. 1986) Cited 172 times 1 Legal AnalysesFinding "chocolate fudge" — a generic term for chocolate fudge-flavored soda — is not protectable
Application of Colonial Stores Incorporated
394 F.2d 549 (C.C.P.A. 1968) Cited 22 timesHolding that “SUGAR & SPICE” for baked goods was “more than a mere description of the ingredients of the goods” because it evokes associations with the rhyme “everything nice”
Application of Andes Candies Inc.
478 F.2d 1264 (C.C.P.A. 1973) Cited 11 timesPat. Appeal No. 9065. June 14, 1973. E. Manning Giles, Chicago, Ill., atty. of record, for appellant. Pope, Ballard, Shepard Fowle, Chicago, Ill., of counsel. S. Wm. Cochran, Washington, D.C., for the Commissioner of Patents. Jack E. Armore, Washington, D.C., of counsel. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Before MARKEY, Chief Judge, RICH, BALDWIN and LANE, Associate Judges, and ALMOND, Senior Judge. MARKEY, Chief Judge. This is an appeal from the decision of the Trademark Trial and