geographical name as trade-mark
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Definitions from Case Law
From 80 U.S. 311 - Canal Company v. Clark · 1871Most cited · 572 citing opinions
no one can apply the name of a district of country to well-known article of commerce, and obtain thereby such an exclusive right to the application as to prevent others inhabiting the district or dealing in similar articles coming from the district, from truthfully using the same designation. It is only when the adoption or imitation of what is claimed to be a trade-mark amounts to a false representation, express or implied, designed or incidental, that there is any title to relief against it.