design patent infringement
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From 81 U.S. 511 - Gorham Company v. White · 1871Most cited · 870 citing opinions
if, in the eye of an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually gives, two designs are substantially the same, if the resemblance is such as to deceive such an observer, inducing him to purchase one supposing it to be the other, the first one patented is infringed by the other.