The TTABlog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In an application based on use in commerce under Section 1(a) of the Lanham Act, the applicant must use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all the goods and services listed in the application as of the application filing date. What is the first use date for the restaurant's services? Text Copyright John L.

Service Mark 44

Service Mark Advertising Advertising Business 44

The TTABlog

MARCH 12, 2024

Abundance had a license from Mrs. Patricia Dampier to use the mark MRS. COLORADO for its beauty pageant, but that license was terminated in 2015. Respondent was permitted to use the mark until December 2017. In March 2018, Abundance filed its Section 1(a) application to register the mark, claiming use since 2008.

Service Mark 67

Service Mark Registration Licensing Advertising 67

The TTABlog

JUNE 1, 2023

Inherent Distinctiveness: The Supreme Court's decision in Two Pesos , involving the decor of a Mexican restaurant, established that "adornments in a building structure" may be protectable as a service mark." 113 USPQ2d 1964, 1973 (TTAB 2015) (finding design of monster truck to be analogous to product packaging for exhibition services).

Designs 52

Designs Design Advertising Advertising 52