Section 2(a) - Deceptiveness:
Section 2(b) - Flag, Coat of Arms, or Other Insignia:
- Precedential No. 7: TTAB Affirms Section 2(b) Refusal of Mark Simulating the Prince of Wales Emblem
- Precedential No. 3 = TTAB Test: Does this Mark Include a Simulation of the Swiss Flag? [Yes]
- Precedential No. 36: Claim of Conjoint Use Not Pleaded and Not Tried by Consent, Says TTAB
- Precedential No. 34: TTAB Orders Cancellation of TAO VODKA Registration for Nonuse and Likelihood of Confusion With TAO Restaurants
- Precedential No. 26: Licensee Cannot Establish Priority Based On Licensor's Use
- Precedential No. 11: TTAB Affirms Section 2(d) Refusal of Hockey Logo, Finding No Consent to Registration, 13th Factor Outweighed
Section 2(e)(1) - Mere Descriptiveness
- Precedential No. 23: MEDICAL EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGIES Lacks Aquired Distinctiveness, Says TTAB
- Precedential No. 15: LITTLE MERMAID Merely Descriptive of Dolls, Says TTAB
- Precedential No. 14: TTAB Affirms Mere Descriptiveness Refusal of WELL LIVING LAB for Research Services
- Precedential No. 4: Despite Amendment of Drawing to "SharpIN," TTAB Treats Mark as Standard Characters and Affirms Descriptiveness Refusal
- Precedential No. 28: TTAB Affirms Surname Refusal of OLIN, Rejects Transfer of Acquired Distinctiveness under 2(f)
- Precedential No. 16: Rejecting Equivalents Argument, TTAB Affirms Surname Refusal of WEISS WATCH COMPANY
- Precedential No. 10: TTAB Sustains Surname Claim Against AZEKA'S RIBS, But Proceeds to Find Opposer's Mark Abandoned
- Precedential No. 9: TTAB Affirms Surname Refusal of BELUSHI'S for Travel and Restaurant Services
- Precedential No. 35: TTAB Sustains Opposition to Honda Motor Configuration - Functional and, Alternatively, Lacks Aquired Distinctiveness
- Precedential No. 33: TTAB Orders Cancellation of Three Registrations for Bag Closure Configuration Marks Due to Section 2(e)(5) Functionality
- Precedential No. 19: TTAB Affirms Section 2(e)(5) Functionality Refusal of Wind Turbine Configuration
- Precedential No. 35: TTAB Sustains Opposition to Honda Motor Configuration - Functional and, Alternatively, Lacks Aquired Distinctiveness
- Precedential No. 28: TTAB Affirms Surname Refusal of OLIN, Rejects Transfer of Acquired Distinctiveness under 2(f)
- Precedential No. 34: TTAB Orders Cancellation of TAO VODKA Registration for Nonuse and Likelihood of Confusion With TAO Restaurants
- Precedential No. 18: Finding Abandonment of Opposer's Mark, TTAB Dismisses ARMBRUSTER STAGEWAY Opposition
Application Requirements/Lawful Use/Specimen of Use:
- Precedential No. 24: Yellow Cheerios Box Lacks Acquired Distinctiveness, Fails to Function as a Trademark
- Precedential No. 17: TTAB Affirms Refusal of PHARMACANN for Medical Marijuana Services Due to Illegality under CSA
- Precedential No. 13: TTAB Reverses Mutilation and Phantom Mark Refusals of U. Miami Ibis Design
- Precedential No. 6: Applicant Complied With Rule 2.61(b) Request for Information, Says TTAB
- Precedential No. 4: Despite Amendment of Drawing to "SharpIN," TTAB Treats Mark as Standard Characters and Affirms Descriptiveness Refusal
- Precedential No. 2: TTAB Affirms Rejection of Specimen of Use for CONEY ISLAND BOARDWALK CUSTARD
Failure to Function/Phantom Mark:
- Precedential No. 22: Breast Cast Design Fails to Function as a Mark for Cancer Awareness Services
- Precedential No. 13: TTAB Reverses Mutilation and Phantom Mark Refusals of U. Miami Ibis Design
- Precedential No. 12: Return of the Phantom Mark Refusal
Genericness:
- Precedential No. 25: On Remand, TTAB Again Finds PRETZEL CRISPS Generic For Pretzel Crackers
- Precedential No. 21: TTAB Finds "COFFEE FLOUR" Generic for ...... Guess What?
- Precedential No. 1: TTAB Dismisses Opposition to TEQUILA Certification Mark Application
- Precedential No. 40: TTAB Strikes Evidence of Common Law Rights Not Listed By Madrid Opposer On ESTTA Cover Sheet
- Precedential No. 39: TTAB Again Cuts Some Procedural Slack Due to 2017 Rule Changes
- Precedential No. 38: TTAB Excuses Failure to Plead Compulsory Counterclaim in Answer
- Precedential No. 37: Applying Revised Rules, TTAB Denies Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings as Untimely
- Precedential No. 32: TTAB Defers Decision on Motion to Strike Testimony Declaration
- Precedential No. 31: TTAB Dismisses Section 2(d) Claim Due to Lack of Use of Opposer's Foreign Mark in USA
- Precedential No. 30: Party that Cross-Examines Testimony Declarant Bears The Expenses
- Precedential No. 29: TTAB Refuses to Disqualify Itself in TRUMP-Related Cancellation Proceeding
- Precedential No. 27: TTAB Suspends LATEA Opposition In View of Arbitration Clause
- Precedential No. 20: TTAB Forgives Party for Untimeliness of Discovery Requests Under New Board Rules
- Precedential No. 10: TTAB Sustains Surname Claim Against AZEKA'S RIBS, But Proceeds to Find Opposer's Mark Abandoned
- Precedential No. 5: TTAB Rejects Untimely, Fee-less Paper Opposition Filed Sans Petition to Director
John - I like these year-end summaries. They are very useful reference pieces. thanks for putting them together.
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