Jeffrey Milstein, Inc. v. Greger, Lawlor, Roth, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
58 F.3d 27 (1995)
Relevant factsFree
Milstein (plaintiff) made die-cut greeting cards folded vertically and shaped like the outline of the picture they depicted (an animal, person, or object). Greger (defendant) began selling greeting cards with a similar design concept, and Milstein sued for trade-dress infringement, seeking an injunction. The district court denied the injunction, and Milstein appealed.
IssueFree
Whether trade-dress law protects an idea, a concept, or a generalized type of appearance.