Abercrombie & Fitch Co. v. Hunting World Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
537 F.2d 4 (1976)
Relevant factsFree
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (plaintiff) sued Hunting World Inc. (defendant) for trademark infringement, alleging that Hunting World's use of 'SAFARI' on clothing and in-store displays infringed A&F's trademark.
IssueFree
Whether the distinctiveness, and therefore the protectability, of a trademark varies depending on how the mark is used.
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