2024 Copyright Service Mark Trademark 
The TTABlog
MAY 29, 2024
Last year, the Board affirmed a refusal to register the proposed mark A S LIVE FOREVER , in the stylized form shown below, for various goods in 14 classes, finding that the phrase fails to function as a trademark. 97359799 (May 22, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Wendy B. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2024.
The TTABlog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
88291540 (February 14, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Martha B. A “trade name” is defined in Section 45 of the Trademark Act as “any name used by a person to identify his or her business or vocation.” A designation used merely as a trade name cannot be registered under the provisions of the Trademark Act."
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The TTABlog
MARCH 12, 2024
92071814 (March 8, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Melanye K. Abundance had a license from Mrs.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. Rendering services requires actual provision of services.” Text Copyright John L. Welch 2024.
The TTABlog
JULY 8, 2024
The Board found that Registrant Locus Link USA never used the mark in connection with "evaporative air coolers," and rejected Locus Link's interpretation of the identification of goods. 2022-100137E and 2022-100138E (July 1, 2024) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Jennifer L. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2024.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
The plaintiff paints fish, has a trademark in his name, “DeYoung,” and has registered copyrights. The plaintiff claims that Pixels’ users upload infringing images and refer to them by the trademark DeYoung. Trademark Infringement. Trademark Counterfeiting. eBay and Multi-Time Machine v.
The TTABlog
MARCH 27, 2024
The Board affirmed a refusal to register the proposed mark WE’RE HERE TO HELP WITH YOUR LEGAL NEEDS! finding that the phrase fails to function as a service mark for "legal services." 90432695 (March 25, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cynthia C. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2024.
The TTABlog
MARCH 22, 2024
92068213 (March 20, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Peter W. A trademark registration is presumed valid, and so a party seeking cancellation bears the initial burden of establishing a prima facie case of abandonment. and websites that do not display the APPLE mark. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2024.
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