# In re Reynolds Metals Co.

> Court of Customs and Patent Appeals · June 28, 1973 · 480 F.2d 902

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/8890401

## Case

- **Full name:** Application of REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY
- **Court:** Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
- **Decided:** June 28, 1973
- **Citations:** 480 F.2d 902; 178 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 296; 1973 CCPA LEXIS 319
- **Precedential status:** Published
- **Opinion:** Dissent by Almond
- **Judges:** Almond, Markey
- **Cited by:** 3 later opinions in the Frix Law Library

## Citator (automated)

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- Full citator and citing cases: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/8890401

## Opinion text

ALMOND, Senior Judge
(dissenting).
I agree with the board that “BROWN-IN-BAG” is descriptive of the purpose and function of appellant’s product. Therefore, I would affirm.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/8890401. Public record. Not legal advice.