The Director of the USPTO intervened in this appeal from the Board's dismissal [pdf here] of an opposition to registration of the mark shown below right, for various clothing items. The ...
In a 40-page decision, the Board upheld a genericness refusal of LOTERIA [English translation, "Lottery"] for "Gaming machines, namely, slot machines and electronic gaming machines for playing games of chance." Alternatively, the ...
Footwear behemoth Nike, Inc. ran over pro se Applicant Timothy Jinks in this opposition to registration of the mark 4IR for "shirts." The Board found confusion likely with Nike's common law mark AIR for various types ...
Chief Judge Gerard F. Rogers has announced the appointment of three Administrative Trademark Judges to the TTAB (see below). By my count, this brings the number of ATJs at the ...
In this opposition to registration of the mark MOUNTAIN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE for educational services and various clothing items, Applicant Virginia Community College Systems moved for summary judgment, asserting that the Board ...
I don't drink a lot of beer - I want to keep my weight down. But I don't think I would ever want a glass of CINNAMON DONUT STOUT. The ...
The USPTO refused to register the mark CROKO for "Chocolates and Chocolate Confectionery Products, namely, snack foods being chocolate, candy; Biscuits; cookies," finding confusion likely with the registered mark CROCO BERRY CRUNCH for "breakfast ...
The USPTO is seeking applications for the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Trademark Judge at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Applications are accepted until March 15, 2024. Further details ...
The USPTO refused registration of the mark TABLEAU for wine, finding confusion likely with the identical mark registered for "restaurant and bar services; cocktail lounges." Applicant Caymus Vineyards argued that ...
The Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (“LAIPLA”) is proud to announce that it is seeking applicants for the 2024 Diversity Fellowship. This year, LAIPLA is proud to announce that ...