PARK'N FLY, INC. v. DOLLAR PARK AND FLY, INC.

No. 83-1132.

469 U.S. 189 (1985)

PARK'N FLY, INC. v. DOLLAR PARK AND FLY, INC.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 8, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan E. Popkin argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Timothy F. Noelker.

John M. McCormack argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was J. Pierre Kolisch.*


JUSTICE O'CONNOR delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this case we consider whether an action to enjoin the infringement of an incontestable trade or service mark may be defended on the grounds that the mark is merely descriptive. We conclude that neither the language of the relevant statutes nor the legislative history supports such a defense.

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Petitioner operates long-term parking lots near airports...

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