Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc.

Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc. was a significant 1992 Supreme Court case involving trademark law. Taco Cabana claimed that Two Pesos copied its unique restaurant decor and design, which were part of its branding. The Court ruled that trade dress (the visual appearance of a product or establishment) can be protected under trademark law, even if it lacks secondary meaning. This decision affirmed that businesses can protect their distinctive visual identity from being imitated, emphasizing the importance of brand uniqueness in the marketplace.