Skip to content

menu

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. logo
HomeAbout Our FirmOur PeopleServicesContact

Trademark Opposition Lawyer

Insight & commentary on TTAB Proceedings

beverage trademarks

Subscribe to beverage trademarks
alcohol-bar-beer-1020257

Beverage Trademarks and Likelihood of Confusion

By James Hastings
Posted in Likelihood of Confusion, Trademark Opposition

For purposes of likelihood of confusion, not all beverage trademarks are created equal.

In Patrón Spirits International AG v. Conyngham Brewing Company, the Applicant sought registration of the mark PIRATE PISS for “beer, ale, and lager” in International Class 32.   Opposer Patron had opposed the application based on its ownership of the previously registered…

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Our firm represent clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings. We created the Trademark Opposition Lawyer Blog in 2011 to provide companies with practical insight regarding TTAB contested proceedings. Our commentary on IP law has been featured in Bloomberg Legal, Corporate Counsel, Law.com, and other leading publications.

Contact

Blog Editors

Photo of James HastingsJames HastingsCounsel
Photo of Jess M. CollenJess M. CollenMember
Photo of Leo M. LoughlinLeo M. LoughlinMember

Stay Connected

RSS LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

Topics

Archives

Recent Updates

  • Roots® Apparel Brand Prevails in Trademark Opposition
  • Alzheimer’s Non Profits Clash in Trademark Opposition
  • U.S. trademark expungement and reexamination is here
  • U.S. Trademark Opposition Guide
  • TTAB Notice of Opposition Filings for Week of August 9, 2021

Rothwell Figg Blogs

  • Biosimilars Law Bulletin
  • Healthcare Marketing Law
  • Privacy Zone
  • PTAB Law Blog
  • RF EMerge

Trademark Opposition Lawyer

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. logo
New York
80 South Highland Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
914.941.5668
info@rfem.com
Washington, DC
607 14th St. NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
202.783.6040
info@rfem.com
Boston
One Boston Place
Suite 2600
Boston, MA 02108
617.312.3101
info@rfem.com
RSS LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
DisclaimerPrivacy PolicyATTORNEY ADVERTISING

About Our Firm

To learn more about our firm and other practice areas, visit www.rfem.com.

Copyright © 2022, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. All Rights Reserved.
Law blog design & platform by LexBlog LexBlog Logo