J.C. Newman opposed an application to register the mark GOLD CROWN for cigars, cigar boxes, and the like, claiming a likelihood of confusion with its registered mark DIAMOND CROWN for cigars and various ...
The USPTO refused to register the mark LORD LION WINERY, in standard character form, for "wine" [WINERY disclaimed] on the ground of likelihood of confusion with the registered mark LORD LYON for ...
Professor J. Thomas McCarthy has been critical of the TTAB's dilution decisions (few that there are), and he left a few comments on this blog regarding the recent ruling in ...
The TTAB sustained this opposition to registration of the proposed mark JUST DREW IT! for athletic apparel, finding a likelihood of confusion with, and likely dilution of, Nike's famous mark JUST ...
Blue Nile, Inc. opposed an application to register the mark shown below left, claiming a likelihood of confusion with its registered mark shown below right, both marks for jewelry. Applicant ...
In a hard fought TTABattle, the Board affirmed a refusal to register CARDLESS CASH as a trademark for ATM software and services, on the ground of genericness. For the sake of ...
In a rare decision under Section 2(b) of the Lanham Act, the Board affirmed a refusal to register the mark shown below, for tourism promotional services, on the ground that ...
The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark SHOTTAS for clothing, video games, and entertainment services, finding that Respondent Richard Effs was not using the mark on ...
The Board affirmed a Section 2(d) refusal to register the mark INFORMATION BUILDERS and Design (below left) for database software and related design services, finding the mark confusingly similar to the ...
Section 1213 of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure states (without cited authority) that "A disclaimer may be limited to pertain to only certain classes, or to only certain goods or services." ...