Tag: TTAB
Trademark Priority and Evidence Rules Decide Dispute Over “More Than An Athlete” Mark
December 10, 2025
GAME PLAN, INC. v. UNINTERRUPTED IP, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of trademark priority and strict adherence to evidentiary rules in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board…
Read MoreSunkist Prevails in Trademark Dispute Over “KIST” Soda Branding
July 23, 2025
Sunkist Growers, Inc. v. Intrastate Distribs., Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a ruling by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and sided with Sunkist…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Affirms Refusal to Register “US SPACE FORCE” Trademark Due to False Suggestion of Connection with U.S. Government
May 7, 2025
In re Foster Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the refusal to register the trademark “US SPACE FORCE” for private use, finding that it would falsely suggest a connection with the United States…
Read MoreColor Alone Isn’t Enough: Federal Circuit Affirms Dark Green Medical Glove Color Is Generic, Not a Trademark
April 29, 2025
In re PT Medisafe Techs Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit Court affirmed that PT Medisafe Technologies could not register the dark green color (Pantone 3285c) used on its chloroprene medical examination gloves as…
Read MoreWhen Is a Trademark Too Descriptive? Federal Circuit Affirms “iVoterGuide” Is Not Protectable
April 9, 2025
Heritage All. v. Am. Pol’y Roundtable Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit offers important lessons for anyone hoping to protect a descriptive brand name as a trademark. In Heritage Alliance v. American Policy Roundtable,…
Read MoreWhen Similar-Looking Trademarks Aren’t Confusing: A Recent Lesson from the Appeals Court
September 3, 2024
Tribe of Two, LLC v. Vidal Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights how two trademarks can look somewhat alike but still be considered legally distinct, avoiding confusion in the marketplace. The case involved…
Read MoreCognac vs. Cologne: When Spirits and Hip-Hop Collide in Trademark Law
August 6, 2024
Bureau Nat’l Interprofessionnel DU Cognac v. Cologne Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit addressed a unique trademark dispute between the French organizations responsible for protecting the COGNAC certification mark and a hip-hop record label…
Read MoreMinority Owner of Winery Lacks Standing to Cancel Confusing Trademarks
May 23, 2024
Luca McDermott Catena Gift Trust v. Fructuoso-Hobbs SL Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit highlights the limits on who can challenge registered trademarks at the U.S. Patent…
Read MoreTrademark Board’s Extension and Evidence Decisions Upheld in Hair Product Mark Dispute
April 30, 2024
Araujo v. Framboise Holdings Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights how the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) handles requests for more time and the kind of evidence needed to prove who…
Read MoreTrademark Board Must Reconsider Baby Product Confusion Case After Evidence Overlooked
February 15, 2024
Naterra Int’l, Inc. v. Bensalem Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights how important it is for the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to fully consider all relevant evidence when deciding if two trademarks are likely to…
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