New York Supreme Court March 15, 1898 (Clinton Metalic Paint Co. v. New York Metalic Paint Co.)

Gaynor J.:

It is often the case that a combination of words and figures or symbols will constitute a trade mark, although some or each of the particular parts of the combination, standing alone, *69would not constitute a trade mark, and could be used without infringement. In such a case it is the entire combination and setting which makes the trade mark (Fischer v. Blank, 138 N. Y. 244).