Wallace International Silversmiths Inc. v. Godinger Silver Art Co. Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
916 F.2d 76 (1990)
Relevant factsFree
Wallace (plaintiff) claimed trademark rights in its 'GRANDE BAROQUE' baroque-style silverware pattern and sued Godinger (defendant) for producing similarly styled silverware, seeking a preliminary injunction against the competing design.
IssueFree
Whether an aesthetic mark is invalid under the functionality doctrine if it hinders competitors in a substantial market.
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