Compco Corp. v. Day-Brite Lighting, Inc., 376 U.S. 234 (1964)

Compco Corporation v. Day-Brite Lighting, Inc.


No. 106


Argued January 16, 1964
Decided March 9, 1964
376 U.S. 234

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

Design which is not entitled to design patent may be copied at will even though it identifies maker to trade, and injunction against such copying or an accounting for damages for copying is in conflict with federal patent laws. Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Stiffel Co., ante, p. 225, followed. Pp. 234-239.

311 F.2d 26, reversed.