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CAFC Affirms Cancellation of CAPTAIN CANNABIS Registration: Petitioner Established Priority Via Analogous Trademark Use

The TTABlog

In a non-precedential ruling, the CAFC affirmed the TTAB's decision [ TTABlogged here ], granting a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CAPTAIN CANNABIS for comic books, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with Petitioner Laverne J. Andrusiek's identical common law mark, also for comic books.

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Domain Name Dispute Settlement

Kashishipr

Domain names are granted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, and the registration is inexpensive and convenient. 1) Identical to or confusingly similar : The domain that is in question must be identical to or confusingly similar to a name, trademark, or service mark in which you have rights.

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WE’RE HERE TO HELP WITH YOUR LEGAL NEEDS! Fails to Function as a Source Indicator for. Guess What?

The TTABlog

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." In re Richard M. See 15 U.S.C. §§ 1052, 1053.

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Precedential No. 26: TTAB Denies "HAPPIEST HOUR" Cancellation Petition for Failure to Prove Priority Via Technical or Analogous TM Use

The TTABlog

Petitioner JNF LLC was undoubtedly unhappy with the result of its petition to cancel a registration for the mark HAPPIEST HOUR for bar and restaurant services. JNF claimed prior use of THE HAPPIEST HOUR for the identical services, but it failed to prove priority. TMEP Section 903.06 (2022). Emphasis by the Board).

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. However, filing for trademark registration, copyright registration, or both may be a good idea for your startup depending on your individual situation.

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Third Circuit Joins Sister Courts in Ruling TTAB Decisions May Not Have Preclusive Effect

IP Watchdog

In the mid-1990s William Howard joined the band, and in 1997, Beasley obtained a New Jersey state service mark for THE EBONYS. Each artist believed themselves the owner of the Ebonys name, and in 2012, Howard obtained Registration No. 4,170,469 (the ‘469 mark) for THE EBONYS, as a federal trademark. .

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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction A mark represents the institution or company to which it belongs and serves as a means of differentiating goods or services among individuals. Marks can be of various types i.e., word marks, service marks, logos, symbols, series marks, etc [1]. Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9]. 1] Acharya, M.