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Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co. v. Wolf Brothers & Co.
United States Supreme Court
240 U.S. 251 (1916)
- Written by Sarah Holley, JD
Facts
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co. (plaintiff) manufactured and sold shoes under the trademark “The American Girl.” When Wolf Brothers & Co. began manufacturing and selling shoes under the name “The American Lady,” Hamilton brought suit for trademark infringement and unfair competition. The circuit court, pursuant to a mandate of the court of appeals, issued an injunction to prohibit Wolf’s use of the name “The American Lady” in connection with shoes and ordered an accounting of the damages and profits attributable to the infringement. The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari on the issue of Wolf’s profits.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Pitney, J.)
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