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U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Common Law Rights and Priority

By James Hastings
Posted in Trademark Opposition, U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

A recent trademark opposition case before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board presents a discussion of priority based on common law rights.

In Mazama Brewing Company, LLC v. Sumerian Brewing Company, LLC, Applicant sought registration of the mark HOPRUPTION DOUBLE IPA for beer in Class 32.  Opposer brought a motion for partial summary judgment…

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