TTAB decisions › 1998

TTAB decisions, 1998

The 402 TTAB decisions issued in 1998, 40 of them precedential — oppositions, cancellations and ex parte appeals with their outcomes and grounds, precedential decisions first.

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1. William H. Eilberg — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-30 · precedential · Specimen issues, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 75162788
2. Miguel Torres S.A. v. Casa Vinicola Gerardo Cesari S.R.L. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-15 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91099024
3. Dos Padres — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-11 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75075701
4. Patent & Trademark Services, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-09 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75009424
5. Recot, Inc. v. M. C. Becton — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 1998-12-04 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91096518
6. Micro Motion, Inc. v. Danfoss A/S — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-11-30 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 91093658
7. L. C. Licensing, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-23 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75132969
8. Brass-Craft Mfg. Co. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74459813
9. Brass-Craft Mfg. Co. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74459812
10. Brass-Craft Mfg. Co. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74459806
11. Brass-Craft Mfg. Co. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74463374
12. Brass-Craft Mfg. Co. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74459808
13. Web Communications — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-12 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74588773
14. Ultratan Suntanning Centers, Inc. v. Ultra Tan Int'l. AB — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-11-12 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91100319
15. U. S. Cargo, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-06 · precedential · Geographic terms · No. 74663449
16. Fossil, Inc. v. The Fossil Group — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 1998-10-30 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91098191
17. Shiva Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-10-30 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75001460
18. Central Sprinkler Co. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-10-22 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74505190
19. Southern Belle Frozen Foods, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-10-20 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74670815
20. Corporate Document Services, Inc. v. I.C.E.D. Management, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 1998-09-29 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91102651
21. William F. Wielinski — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-09-24 · precedential · Section 2(a), Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74412841
22. William F. Wielinski — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-09-24 · precedential · Section 2(a), Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74412727
23. Jon P. File — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-07-13 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Configuration/Trade Dress · No. 74708137
24. Hard Rock Cafe Licensing Corp. v. Thomas D. Elsea — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 1998-06-11 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91093436
25. Boston Beer Company Limited Partnership — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-06-11 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 74464118
26. Vaughn Russell Candy Co. and Toymax Inc. v. Cookies in Bloom, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-06-05 · precedential · No. 91093830
27. Uncle Ben's, Inc. v Stubenberg Int'l., Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-05-27 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91093750
28. International Flavors & Fragrances — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-05-19 · precedential · Specimen issues · No. 74532528
29. International Flavors & Fragrances — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-05-19 · precedential · Specimen issues · No. 74532529
30. International Flavors & Fragrances — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-05-19 · precedential · Specimen issues · No. 74591331
31. Brewski Beer Co., Inc. v. Brewski Brothers, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 1998-05-06 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Abandonment/Nonuse · No. 92021735
32. Pingel Enterprise, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-04-14 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Section 2(f) · No. 74421666
33. Wellcome Foundation Ltd. v. Merck & Co., Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 1998-04-14 · precedential · No. 92026657
34. Carmen D. Caserta — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-02-26 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74448220
35. Phil Posthuma and Cordell Langeland — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-02-24 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 74664809
36. Controls Corp. of America — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-02-19 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality · No. 74254945
37. Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo, Inc. v. David J. DePalma and Charlotte Wright DePalma — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 1998-02-12 · precedential · Section 2(a) · No. 91098819
38. J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-02-10 · precedential · Configuration/Trade Dress · No. 74602616
39. J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-02-10 · precedential · Configuration/Trade Dress · No. 74602615
40. Digirad Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-01-23 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74569856
41. The Paper Magic Group, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-31 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75000903
42. Bahlsen KG v. Wild Ideas Int'l., Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-31 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91099719
43. No Fear, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-30 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74598109
44. Valley Dental, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-29 · No. 74651835
45. Astra Merck Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-23 · No. 74581133
46. Virginia Baseball Club LC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-21 · Geographic terms, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75002545
47. International Data Group, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-21 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74613182
48. Free-Flow Packaging Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-21 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74675535
49. Stratosphere Skateboards, Inc. v. Stratosphere Corp. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-21 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91095975
50. International Data Group, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-21 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74613181
51. SmithKline Beecham Corp. v. Xechem, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-18 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91102846
52. LTG Lufttechnische GmbH — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-18 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74720971
53. Patient Comfort, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-18 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75055648
54. Mitchell E. Peck — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-17 · Geographic terms · No. 74716067
55. Coca-Cola Co. v. Country Club Industries (U.S.A.) Corp. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-17 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91102216
56. Hartz & Co., Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-17 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75019666
57. Deere & Co. v. JD American Workwear — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91102180
58. Delta Homes, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75043190
59. Trim-A-Lawn Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-12-16 · No. 75101885
60. Gabriel Castillo — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-15 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75043780
61. American Home Improvement Products, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-15 · No. 75060774
62. J. G. Hook, Inc. v. Vaughn McCall — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-11 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91101645
63. RRF Industries, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-12-10 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75136710RE
64. Gribetz Int'l. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-08 · No. 75121904
65. Pepi Kelman — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-08 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75162017
66. Superior of Ohio, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-07 · No. 75049029
67. Superior of Ohio, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-07 · No. 75049035
68. International Data Group, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-04 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74631975
69. Oralabs, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-12-04 · No. 74546699
70. Neostrata Co., Inc. and Herald Pharmacal, Inc. v. Neoteric Cosmetics, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 1998-12-04 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91087789RE
71. Rubbermaid Inc. v. Dean M. Lucente — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-12-02 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91095572
72. Stencil Ease, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-24 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74519518
73. Profiles Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-24 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75057816
74. McDonald's Corp. v. Maureen Kelly — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-11-24 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91100619
75. Habanos, S. A. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-23 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75011205
76. Theodore E. Charles — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-11-20 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74710039RE
77. Semco, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-20 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74484309
78. Semco, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-20 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74709177
79. Stinson Seafood Co., L. P. v. Triton Seafood Co. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-11-19 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91096313
80. H-D Michigan, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74423828
81. The Inspirational Network, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-19 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74715137
82. Crestar Financial Corp. v. Crestmark Financial Corp. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 1998-11-19 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91101223
83. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-18 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74631952
84. UtiliCorp Holdings, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-11-18 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 74710159
85. Genesco Inc. v. Street Beat Sportswear, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 1998-11-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91095686
86. Home Care Developments, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-16 · No. 74618806
87. Tiffany & Broadway, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 74670640
88. Best Jewelry Mfg. Co., Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75119935
89. Laboratoire Rene Guinot — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75029201
90. Roger Nierenberg — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-10 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 75152511
91. RRF Industries, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-09 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75136710
92. Miavana Wholesale Co. Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-11-06 · Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily Merely a Surname · No. 74688234RE
93. Moore Business Forms, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-11-04 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75148395
94. American Home Improvement Products, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-11-04 · No. 75061117
95. L'Nard Restorative Concepts, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 1998-10-30 · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Section 2(f) · No. 74375406RE
96. Wright Medical Technology, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 1998-10-30 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75024024
97. Marsu N. V. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-10-30 · No. 74083403
98. Molson Breweries v. D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 1998-10-30 · Section 2(a), Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 91097388
99. HWE, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-10-23 · No. 74609202
100. Bydesign — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 1998-10-23 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 75084212

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