Jean legally registered the "XX" trademark on September 7th of 1908 for Case Brothers cutlery. On October 3rd of 1914, Jean, in an effort to procure funds, sold the "XX" trademark to Russ for $1500. Jean Case (1853-1935) Married: Ida May Ainsworth Children: Elliott, Dean, Lina and Addie Companies Associated: Cattaraugus Cutlery, C. Platts & Sons, Case Bros., North American Cutlery Co., W.R. Case & Sons, Standard Knife, Kinfolks, Jean Case Knives, Kane Cutlery, Robeson Cutlery, Burrell Cutlery
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Comment by Scott King 5 hours ago ----------------- Dale- you are right! It was Jean.
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