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"A S LIVE FOREVER" Fails-to-Function as a Service Mark for Online Retail Store Services, Says TTAB

The TTABlog

The applicant argued that the USPTO's evidence was too limited, but the Board pointed out that "the Examining Attorney need only establish a reasonable predicate that the phrase fails to function as a mark; the Examining Attorney is not required 'to prove to a moral certainty' that the phrase would not be perceived as a source-indicator.

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TTABlog Quarterly Index: July - September 2022

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19: TTAB Affirms Section 2(b) Refusals of Orange County "Unofficial" Insignia Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion: TTABlog Test: Is "MOXIE SCRUBS" & Design Confusable with "MOXIE" for Clothing? [No] 13th DuPont Factor Saves Four "GAIA" Marks For Supplements From Section 2(d) Refusal Precedential No. Abandonment: Precedential No.

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"MADE FOR YOU LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS" Fails to Function as a Trademark For Diamonds, Says TTAB

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The Board upheld a refusal to register the proposed mark MADE FOR YOU LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS , in standard character and design form, for 'diamonds; jewelry" [LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS disclaimed], finding that the phrase fails to function as a trademark. 88304005 and 88584338 (February 24, 2022) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B.

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"GET ORDAINED" Fails to Function as a Source Indicator for Ordination-Related Services, Says TTAB

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91237315 (February 17, 2022) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Christen M. become ordained” or “become a minister,” is strong evidence that Applicant’s consumers will perceive “get ordained” not as a service mark but rather for the commonly understood meaning of the words. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2022.

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Precedential No. 14: TTAB Affirms Two Expungement Decisions Based on Nonuse of SMARTLOCK for Evaporative Air Coolers

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In this appeal from final refusals issued in two expungement proceedings, the Board affirmed the USPTO Director's decision to cancel registrations for the mark SMARTLOCK , in standard character and design form, for "Components for air conditioning and cooling systems, namely, evaporative air coolers." Text Copyright John L.

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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. These rules were introduced in the 2021 amendment to Article 1360 of the Civil Code.

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Around the IP Blogs

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Thus, the changes described below are expected to enter into force in a few weeks, except (iii), which will enter into force in spring 2022. Trade marks The EUIPO Observatory launched an awareness campaign entitled “Risks and Damages Posed by IPR Infringement in Europe”. Kluwer Patent Blog reported on the changes.