like grade and quality
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 383 U.S. 637 - Federal Trade Commission v. Borden Co. · 1966Most cited · 114 citing opinions
Labels do not differentiate products for the purpose of determining grade or quality, even though the one label may have more customer appeal and command a higher price in the marketplace from a substantial segment of the public. The economic factors inherent in brand names and national advertising should not be considered in the jurisdictional inquiry under the statutory like grade and quality test.
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