Security Center, Ltd. v. First National Security Centers
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
750 F.2d 1295 (5th Cir. 1985)
Relevant factsFree
Security Center, Ltd. (plaintiff) operated 'The Security Center,' offering security and leasing services for valuables, mail, and office space, and sued to stop competitor First National (defendant) from using 'Security Centers' in its similar business's name; the trial court found the mark suggestive and issued a permanent injunction against First National based on likely customer confusion.
IssueFree
Whether a descriptive mark that has not achieved secondary meaning is eligible for trademark protection.