No likelihood of confusion this time as the TTAB finds beer and wine to be unrelated goods.
In Justin Vineyards & Winery LLC v. Crooked Stave, LLC, Applicant Crooked Stave, LLC sought registration of the word mark HOP SAVANT, with “HOP” disclaimed, for “beer” in International Class 32. Opposer Justin Vineyards and Winery
A trademark opposition involving beverage trademarks was the subject of our most recent post. Now, we review a trademark cancellation dispute between two beverage trademark owners. In both proceedings, the grounds were a likelihood of confusion pursuant to Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act.
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
The U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently found no likelihood of confusion between two apparel marks.
In Manhattan International Trade, Inc. and Pure & Simple Concepts, Inc. v. Industrie IP Party, Limited, the Applicant sought to register the design mark FINEST QUALITY GARMENT MAKERS INDUSTRIE TURN OF THE CENTURY CLOTHING EST 1999 for clothing.
When it comes to trademark oppositions, it pays to be Kühl.
In Alfwear Inc. v. Shuff, the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board was asked to consider whether the Applicant’s KU:L and design trademark for bicycles in International Class 12 created a likelihood of confusion with Opposer’s asserted “family” of KUHL trademarks for inter alia
When a brand owner’s trademark application is opposed, there is a helpful checklist that it should consider. By doing so, it will help the applicant assess the merits of the case, and determine the best course of action moving forward. Here are some of the top defenses that can call into question the likelihood of
Carl’s Jr. has prevailed in a surprising trademark opposition before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
In Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC v. AKM Food Svcs. LLC., the Applicant, AKM filed a trademark application for THE GREEN PEPPER in standard characters, for restaurant services in International Class 43. Carl’s Jr. filed a notice
Trademark owners who are considering whether to bring a trademark opposition should keep in mind the Boy Scouts® motto: be prepared. Not all trademark opposition cases are alike; therefore in assessing the strength of a particular case, it is wise to consider three elements that could have a significant impact on the likelihood of
Take cover, a trademark gunfight is brewing!
The First Shot: Duke University
John Wayne, our matinee idol, the symbol of the American West, is being tested once again. No, not on the silver screen, but before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. His antagonist? Duke University, best known for stellar academics, bucolic settings, and
In a recent decision under Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act, the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board analyzed what factors make a trademark arbitrary and strong for purposes of a likelihood of confusion analysis. Indigo Star, Inc. and H2d Properties, Inc. v. Patti’s Enterprises, L.L.C.
Applicant filed two applications for the trademark THE