On May 24, 2018, the USPTO issued "Examination Guidance for Compliance with Section 2(a)’s Scandalousness Provision While Constitutionality Remains in Question during Period to Petition for Certiorari to U.S. Supreme ...
The Board affirmed a Section 2(d) refusal to register HONEYHOLE SANDWICHES for "restaurant with bar specializing in serving proprietary unique sandwiches, local beers and alcohol in a vibrant, eclectic environment" [SANDWICHES disclaimed], ...
Here are three recent appeals from mere descriptiveness refusals under Section 2(e)(1). One of the refusals was reversed. Let's see how you do in the role of TTAB judge. [Answer ...
Thank you Ted Davis for allowing me to post a link (here) to your 2018 outline of trademark decisions. The outline (59 pages) covers both federal court litigation and many ...
Observing that there are no precedential decisions regarding an examining attorney's failure to properly submit Internet evidence, the Board ruled that both applicants and examining attorneys must include the URL and the ...
Here are three recently decided Section 2(d) appeals. One of the refusals was reversed. Applying your jurisprudential skills and/or well-honed TTAB instincts, how do you think these came out? [Answer ...
LAIPLA Spring Seminar @ Ojai was a Spectacular Success! Here’s just a small sampling of what you missed if you didn’t attend this year’s LAIPLA Spring Seminar @ Ojai Valley ...
MEET THE BLOGGERS is returning for the 14th (XIVth) time. Perhaps the best non-INTA event ever devised by woman or man, MTB XIV will be convened on Tuesday, May 22nd, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, ...
The Board affirmed a Section 2(d) refusal of the mark LEIPER'S FORK DISTILLERY for "insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans," various clothing items, and alcoholic beverages, finding the mark to be primarily ...
The Board reversed a Section 2(e)(3) refusal to register the mark LAROMANA for "brown sugar," finding the mark not to be primarily geographically deceptively misdescriptive. Although the Board agreed with the USPTO ...