Monday, January 17, 2011

TTAB Issued 50 Precedential Decisions in 2010

Here is a compilation of the TTAB's precedential opinions/decisions for the calendar year 2010, categorized according to subject matter. Be warned that occasionally an interlocutory ruling escapes my attention because it is not included in the FOIA final decision database. [Please report any broken links to me: jwelch at lalaw dot com.]


Section 2(a) - disparagement:

Section 2(c) - lack of consent from living individual:

Section 2(d) - likelihood of confusion:

Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily merely a surname:

Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality:

Section 2(f) - acquired distinctiveness:

Section 10 - Improper Assignment:

Abandonment:

Dilution:

Failure to Function

Fraud:

Genericness:

Lack of bona fide intent:

Priority:

Res judicata:

Standing:

Use in Commerce/Drawing/Specimen of Use:

TTAB Discovery/Evidence/Procedure:

©John L. Welch 2010-2011.

2 Comments:

At 7:30 AM, Anonymous Bill Hollimon said...

John - thank you so much for this most helpful compilation

 
At 11:12 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Agreed, thanks!

 

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