The TTABlog

AUGUST 30, 2022

Finding that the proposed mark PURPLE RAIN for dietary and nutritional supplements falsely suggests a connection with the famous musician and performer Prince, the Board granted Opposers' motion for summary judgment under Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act. JHO Intellectual Property Holdings LLC , 2022 USPQ2d 770 (TTAB 2022) [precedential].

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What can cause the USPTO to issue trademark sanctions? Imagine investing the time and expense of filing a US trademark application only to have it terminated by the USPTO. The unauthorized practice of law in filing US trademark applications can lead to such sanctions by the USPTO. What is the unauthorized practice of law?

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The TTABlog

APRIL 6, 2022

This consolidated opposition proceeding featured two companies battling over rights to the same marks for Albanian brandy. 2022 USPQ2d 292 (TTAB 2022) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. 124 USPQ2d 1028, 1033-34 (TTAB 2017). 1 USPQ2d 1139, 1142 (TTAB 1986). 2021 USPQ2d 831, at *18 (TTAB 2021). ADOL Sh.p.k.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Trademark Application Preparation. Third-party Opposition. trademark TIMELINE OVERVIEW.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Consolidated Oppositions Nos. entitlement to bring an opposition and/or cancellation proceeding] in the absence of supporting facts." entitlement to bring an opposition and/or cancellation proceeding] in the absence of supporting facts." 175 USPQ 734 (TTAB 1972) ("'REAC' and 'REACH' are literally words apart from each other.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 17, 2023

Chizena went down swinging in this consolidated opposition to his applications to register the word marks ALL RISE and HERE COMES THE JUDGE and the design mark shown below, for "clothing, namely, t-shirts, shirts, shorts, pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, jerseys, athletic uniforms, and caps." Chizena , Oppositions Nos.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

JHO Intellectual Property Holdings LLC , 2022 USPQ2d 770 (TTAB 2022) ( link ), the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (the Board) granted the Prince Estate’s [i] motion for partial summary judgment against a third-party application for PURPLE RAIN. 1052(d); (2) dilution by blurring under Trademark Act Section 43(c), 15 U.S.C.

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DuetsBlog

OCTOBER 21, 2022

JHO Intellectual Property Holdings LLC , 2022 USPQ2d 770 (TTAB 2022) ( link ), the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (the Board) granted the Prince Estate’s [i] motion for partial summary judgment against a third-party application for PURPLE RAIN. 1052(d); (2) dilution by blurring under Trademark Act Section 43(c), 15 U.S.C.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 6, 2022

The CAFC affirmed the TTAB's decision [ TTABlogged here ], sustaining an opposition to registration of the mark LEHMAN BROTHERS for beer, spirits, and bar and restaurant services, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with the identical mark used for various financial services. Barclays Capital Inc. 2022) [precedential].

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

But they have virtually no experience, except in TTAB, with other side of the equation, remedies, 1A limitations, etc. TTAB is better suited, b/c at least get microcosm of LOC cases b/c of competing TM claimants. Lemley: suggests maybe the existence of the opposition process changes things. Fraud on the PTO as an option?

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Lolita Darden, Stopping Zombie Company Trademark Abuse and Consumer Deception in Trademark Abandonment Cases Based on clinic work. Forum-shopping from TTAB/federal court; D secured transfer from Mass. Larger questions about standards for proving abandonment/relation to abusive acts.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Board found that the registrant, despite claiming attempts to sell or license the mark, had discontinued use of the mark with an intent not to resume use. Branded, LLC , 2022 USPQ2d 742 (TTAB 2022) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. 10 USPQ2d 1064, 1068 (TTAB 1989), aff’d , 892 F.2d Vans, Inc. See Rivard v.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Section 2(a) provides, in pertinent part, that "[n]o trademark by which the goods of the applicant may be distinguished from the goods of others shall be refused registration on the principal register on account of its nature unless it (a) consists of or comprises. 97 USPQ2d 1403 (TTAB 2010). matter which may. Petróleos Mexicanos v.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction: Rebecca Tushnet What might we derive from things the Court has said about trademark of late? The purpose of trademark is consumer protection; source-identification is the most relevant consideration but not the entirety of TM law. What you’re seeing is cross-licensing/branding. It will affect the TTAB.

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