In re Nantucket, Inc., 677 F.2d 95 (1982) p.286

SUBJECT

bars to registration

ISSUE

Was the mark geographically misdescriptive? Would consumers expect the product to originate in Nantucket?

HOLDING

Consumers would not believe believe shirts came primarily from Nantucket.

RATIONAL

Not primarily geographically descriptive because the shirts did not come from Nantucket. Is it deceptive then?

1. is Nantucket known as a geographical source for shirts? No, therefore not deceptive.

Created on: Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 18:45:36 (PST)