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92071814 (March 8, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Melanye K. Abundance had a license from Mrs.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. Mere publicity about services to be rendered in the future does not lay a foundation for an application.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ava asserted that the registered marks BLIZZARD and BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT have never been used or have been abandoned because the offering of one's own goods does not constitute a service done primarily for the benefit of others and therefore does not qualify as use of the marks. 91285851 (July 18, 2024) [precedential]./p>

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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 finding that the phrase fails to function as a service mark for "legal services." 90432695 (March 25, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cynthia C. Welch 2024. In re Richard M. Russell , Serial No.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Board affirmed a refusal to register the proposed mark EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES for “Dietary and nutritional supplements” on the ground that the mark is used solely as a trade name to identify applicant's business and therefore is not registrable. 88291540 (February 14, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Martha B.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

90536031 (September 6, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Robert H. In fact, the proposed mark has sufficient stylization to qualify for registration, if the phrase is disclaimed. Welch 2024. In re Bristol-Myers Squibb Company , Serial No. And so, the Board affirmed the refusal. Read comments and post your comment here.

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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. Welch 2024. In re Locus Link USA , Expungements Nos.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 22, 2024

92068213 (March 20, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Peter W. The Board pointed out that "[t]he addition of a generic or highly descriptive term does not necessarily detract from the separate commercial impression created by the mark APPLE alone." Welch 2024. Charles Bertini v. Cancellation No. Text Copyright John L.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

91249613 (January 31, 2024) [Not precedential] (Opinion by Judge David K. As plaintiff in this proceeding, Opposer Stott had the burden to prove prior ownership of the subject mark by a preponderance of the evidence. The group owns the service mark. Welch 2024. Billy Stott v. Text Copyright John L.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 19, 2024

could not prove acquired distinctiveness for its mark PERMIT.COM , it did prove first use for identical services, and that was enough. 92075095 (August 16, 2024) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. Welch 2024. Although Petitioner State Permits, Inc. State Permits, Inc. Fieldvine, Inc. Cancellation No. Wellington).

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

91284247 (September 23, 2024) [precedential]. Welch 2024. So who's the bully here? Monster Energy Company v. Herman Jones , Opposition No. Text Copyright John L.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Applicant argued that the cited mark is weak in view of third-party uses and registrations in the travel field, and so confusion is not likely. 90526989 (January 31, 2024) [Not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Robert H. Welch 2024. How do you think this came out? In re Brunvoll and Associates LLC , Serial No.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

92075496 (January 14, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B. The Board noted that "circles, like other basic shapes featured in trademarks or service marks, are not generally considered particularly distinctive." In fact, likelihood of confusion 'is to be avoided as much between weak marks as between strong marks."

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The TTABlog

JUNE 11, 2024

The Board found that the mark, which indicates membership in a motorcycle club, falsely suggests a connection with the United States Marine Corps in violation of Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act. 90498154 (June 6, 2024) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cindy B. Welch 2024. In re Leathernecks Motorcycle Club International, Inc.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 26, 2024

2023/2024) In a non-precedential 2023 decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) refusing to register “ Everybody vs Racism ” as a trademark for apparel, tote bags, and services promoting racial justice advocacy. In re GO & Associates , 22-1961 (Fed. See, TMEP § 1202.04(b)

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

However, it does sell, manufacture, and print the same type of goods that are directly covered by Canvasfish’s registered service mark… Canvasfish has a registered mark for an online store that sells prints, boat wraps, phone cases, drinkware and various other products bearing DeYoung’s artwork and registered mark.

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The TTABlog

JULY 2, 2024

12: TTAB Rejects Sovereign Immunity Claim in Opposition to Virginia College System Marks Precedential No. Other: TTAB Posts June 2024 Hearing Schedule The Last Two Slides from My INTA Presentation>/a> "MEET THE BLOGGERS" Postponed Until 2025 S.D. Welch 2024.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

14, 2023, re-designated as precedential, January 22, 2024). The CAFC observed that "[i]f the nature of a proposed mark would not be perceived by consumers as identifying the source of a good or service, it is not registrable," citing TMEP § 1202.04(b) 2022-1961 (Fed. The TMEP is not the law - ed. ].

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