In re Wella Corp.’s Empirical Analysis
565 F.2d 143 · 1977
Citation profile
2 federal appellate · 1 district ·
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Applies 15 U.S.C. § 1091 (§ 23 of the Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act))
Relies on Application of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company · Application of Helena Rubinstein, Inc. (Two Cases)
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“descriptiveness alone does not necessarily preclude registration on the Supplemental Register. 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1091 .”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
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