Friday, December 30, 2016

2016 TTAB Precedential Decisions

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Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion:


Section 2(e)(1) - Mere Descriptiveness


Section 2(e)(3) - Geographically Deceptively Misdescriptive:
Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily Merely a Surname:

Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality:


Section 2(f) - Acquired Distinctiveness:
Application Requirements/Lawful Use/Specimen of Use:
Dilution:


Failure to Function:
Family of Marks:
Fraud:
Ownership:

Discovery/Evidence/Procedure:
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