Christo Mfg. Co. v. Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.
Christo Mfg. Co. v. Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.
Opinion of the Court
The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company made application for the registration of the word “Chrismo,” alleging that it had been adopted by it and used continuously in its business since September 25, 1916. The application is opposed by the Christo Manufacturing Company, who is the owner of the trademark “Christo,” registered April 29, 1913. The Examiner of Interferences sustained the opposition. On motion he granted a rehearing, re-examined the question, and decided to adhere to his first view. He was reversed on appeal, and the opposition was overruled.
The resemblance of the two marks is conceded, but it is urged by the applicant that they are not applied to goods of the same descriptive qualities. The applicant’s product is, according to its application, “a nonalcoholic beverage sold as a soft drink.” By agreement a circular issued by the applicant was made part of the record. It says “that the goods of the applicant is a nonintoxicating cereal beverage containing no malt or alcohol.” No testimony was offered by the applicant. On -cross-examination of one of the opposer’s witnesses, it was developed that the opposer manufactured “a near-beer beverage” called “Christo Eager Ale,” which is not intoxicating, and that it had been doing so for over a year prior to the taking of the testimony. If
Reversed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- CHRISTO MFG. CO. v. CHRISTIAN MOERLEIN BREWING CO.
- Status
- Published