TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out?

A now-retired TTAB judge once said to me that one can predict the outcome of a Section 2(d) appeal 95% of the time by looking at just the marks and the goods/services. Here are three appeals decided recently. Let's see how you do. [Answers in first comment].

In re BS Liquor, LLC DBA MudHen Brewing Company, Serial No. 97474171 (August 31, 2026) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Wendy B. Cohen). [Section 2(d) refusal of the mark MUDHEN BREWING COMPANY for "beer" [BREWING COMPANY disclaimed] in view of the registered mark MUD HENS for "bar and restaurant services."]

In re ALLCITY Network, Inc., Serial No. 98209334 (August 31, 2026) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Christopher C. Larkin). [Section 2(d) refusal of the mark KNUX for various clothing items, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets, in view of the registered mark NUX for various clothing items, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets.]

In re Leskro Incorporated, Serial No. 98644460 (September 1, 2026) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas L. Casagrande). [Section 2(d) refusal of the mark KATIE’S KANDY KORNER [CANDY disclaimed] in view of the registered mark CAROL’S CANDY CORNER, both marks in standard form, for candy.]

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