New York Court of Appeals
Allied Maintenance Corporation v. Allied Mechanical Trades, Inc.
October 18, 197742 N.Y.2d 538
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the trade name "Allied Maintenance" is not sufficiently distinctive or secondary meaning to merit protection under New York General Business Law § 368-d, and therefore no injunction is warranted. Justice Cooke dissented, arguing for a broader application of the anti‑dilution statute.