Pare 2. Myr. saa S. Rogers. You are possibly somewhat familiar with the back-ground of Should you not be familiar with the name Browning in the firearms world. this situation,we suggest that you read page one of our small catalog which is enclosed herewith and which will give you a brief resume of the situation. It is possible thoughwe are not sure, that we have rights under the common law, exclusive to ourselves so far as the use of the name Brovning is concerned in connection with the manufacture and sale of firearms in this country. If, however, we can trade mark the name Browning so it can be used on our firearms and so as to afford protection to us exclusively on this name as regards firearms sold in this country,we are anxious to accomplish this purpose. Enclosed herewith are figures One and Two taken from our letterhead. Please let us have your advice as to whether or not figure One, in one color and line drawing, can be trade marked in this design. Please advise also if figure Two, as a line drawing, could be trade marked. If figures one and two can be trade marked separately,we assume they could also be trade marked advice on this confronted with in conjunction, matter would be In selecting or in combination, with each other. our shotguns, we ‘Your appreciated. a trade several problems. mark to be used on Ye want to select a design, are or designs, that can be used in our advertising. it design,or designs,must also be selected that can be applied to the metal of our guns with reasonable ease and cost, and at the same time so they will be noticeable, attractive and pleasing if possible. Obviously a design would be preferable that would consist of lines that could be easily rolled or stamped in the metal of the UN. While the designs above mentioned, namely, figures One use our common if can use and Iwo, have been used in our advertising and on our letterheads for about two years,we understand that we must use them on the actual merchandise sold in interstate commerce for a year beforewe can trade mark them. Because of the difficulty and cost involved in placing trade marks on our guns, or rather designs that we hope to trade mark, we want to use precaution at this time in that the designs so used should be susceptible to trade marking as soon as we have used them for the necessary period. trade same mark this mark, or As above marks, on explained,we shall more than one gune likely want Please advise trade mark on additional guns or shall we have to application the particular gun, or guns, or other mark has been or will be used. to we | the specify in our trade merchandise, on which We should like to have your suggestions and advice regarding the use of the name Browning as used in conjunction with a shoulder arm such as a rifle or shotgun, as well as in conjunction with a pistol. These arms are referred to on page one of the catalog and you are doubtless familiar with some of theme In view of the fact that the name Browning has been associated with these arms for so long, is it possible to have the name Browning in conjunction with, or in combination with, these arms, trade without first using them on the gun,or guns, already being sold. marked