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TTAB decisions, 2009

The 722 TTAB decisions issued in 2009, 75 of them precedential — oppositions, cancellations and ex parte appeals with their outcomes and grounds, precedential decisions first.

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Decisions

  1. Panda Travel, Inc. v. Resort Option Enterprises, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Affirmative defenses · No. 91174767
  2. Panda Travel, Inc. v. Resort Option Enterprises Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Affirmative defenses · No. 91174768
  3. Promgirl, Inc. v. JPC Co., Ltd. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · No. 91190017
  4. Jack B. Binion — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily Merely a Surname, Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(f) · No. 76590702
  5. JACK B. BINION — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily Merely a Surname, Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(f) · No. 76590729
  6. Pramil S.R.L. v. Michel Farah — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed · precedential · No. 92032341
  7. Research in Motion, Ltd. v. NBOR Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91179284
  8. Anthony's Pizza & Pasta Inter-national, Inc. v. Anthony's Pizza Holding Company, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92045956
  9. Anthony's Pizza & Pasta International, Inc. v. ANTHONY'S PIZZA HOLDING COMPANY, INC. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91171509
  10. Tires, Tires, Tires, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 77091459
  11. Amazon Technologies, Inc. v. Jeffrey S. Wax — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · No. 91187118
  12. Christopher Brooks v. Creative Arts By Calloway, LLC — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91160266
  13. Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. v. Vudu, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · No. 91185393
  14. Asian and Western Classics B.V. — TTAB cancellation decision, other · precedential · No. 92048821
  15. G.B.I. Tile and Stone, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77369073
  16. Enbridge, Inc. v. Excelerate Energy Limited Partnership — TTAB opposition decision, denied · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake, Affirmative defenses · No. 91170364
  17. White Rock Distilleries, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77093221
  18. Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated v. Kelly J. Holt — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 91180119
  19. Universal Music Group v. Charles O'Rourke — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91178937
  20. Galaxy Metal Gear, Inc. v. Direct Access Technology, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, granted · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Abandonment/Nonuse · No. 91184213
  21. PHARMAVITE LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Specimen issues · No. 77333250
  22. Davey Products Pty Ltd. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77029776
  23. Lacoste Alligator S.A. v. Maxoly, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91177866
  24. Chocolade-fabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed · precedential · No. 91187963
  25. Eveready Battery Company, Inc. v. Green Planet, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 91180015
  26. Husqvarna Aktiebolag — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 78899587
  27. Dietrich, Rolf — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Product Design, Section 2(f) · No. 78723912
  28. Jules Jurgensen/ Rhapsody, Inc. v. Peter Baumberger — TTAB cancellation decision, granted · precedential · No. 92048667
  29. Peter S. Herrick, P.A. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(a), Section 2(c) - Name/Portrait, Section 2(b) - National Insignia, Requirements · No. 76653159
  30. Petroglyph Games, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Requirements · No. 78806413
  31. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 79046106
  32. Nextel Communications, Inc. v. Motorola, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Sensory Marks, Section 2(f) · No. 91164353
  33. MORGAN CREEK PRODUCTIONS, INC. v. FORIA INTERNATIONAL, INC. — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91173806
  34. Dean S. Carlson — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78752616
  35. Zanella Ltd. v. Nordstrom, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake, Affirmative defenses · No. 91177858
  36. Brown Shoe Company, Inc. v. Molly D. Robbins — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91176273
  37. MySpace, Inc. v. Donnell Mitchell — TTAB cancellation decision, sustained · precedential · No. 92048120
  38. MySpace, Inc. v. Donnell Mitchell — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · No. 91181141
  39. Cynosure, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · No. 76653359
  40. Thor Tech, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 78634024
  41. Kraft Group LLC v. William A. Harpole — TTAB opposition decision, granted · precedential · Requirements · No. 91185033
  42. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. v. Friedrich Winkelmann — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91170552
  43. Bayer Consumer Care AG v. Belmora LLC — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed · precedential · Misrepresentation of Source · No. 92047741
  44. Michael Tobias v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91162313
  45. JS TECHNOLOGIES, INC v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161486
  46. WARMOTH GUITAR PRODUCTS, INC v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161406
  47. Chippendales USA, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Configuration/Trade Dress · No. 78666598
  48. SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH, INC v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161422
  49. Mankovitz, Roy J. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · precedential · Geographic terms · No. 77000589
  50. THE ESP GUITAR COMPANY v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161520
  51. Richard Keldsen v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91162483
  52. RAISE PRAISE, INC. D/B/A/ TOM ANDERSON GUITAR WORKS v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161420
  53. Levinson Music Products Ltd. v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91162485
  54. U.S. MUSIC CORPORATION v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161405
  55. SADOWSKY GUITARS LTD v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161519
  56. INDOOR STORM, LTD v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161411
  57. TRADITION GUITARS, INC v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161413
  58. WD MUSIC PRODUCTS, INC v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161518
  59. Lakland Musical Instruments, LLC v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91162312
  60. Stuart Spector Designs, Ltd. v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91161403
  61. Peavey Electronics Corporation v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91162498
  62. James Triggs v. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · precedential · Product Design, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91162497
  63. Kathleen Hiraga v. Sylvester J. Arena — TTAB cancellation decision, denied · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake, Affirmative defenses · No. 92047976
  64. Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation v. Aqua Gen AS — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed · precedential · No. 91176641
  65. Benjamin Giersch v. Scripps Networks, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, denied · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92045576
  66. IdeasOne, Inc. v. Nationwide Better Health, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, other · precedential · No. 92049636
  67. Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. v. Bio-Chek LLC — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed · precedential · No. 91175091
  68. UDOR U.S.A., INC. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Product Design · No. 78867933
  69. Vertex Group, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Sensory Marks · No. 76601697
  70. Vertex Group LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Sensory Marks · No. 78940163
  71. The Equine Touch Foundation, Inc. v. Equinology — TTAB cancellation decision, other · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Affirmative defenses, Section 2(f) · No. 92050044
  72. Franpovi, S.A. v. Rosalinda Wessin and Daniel Pena — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · No. 91181129
  73. G&W Laboratories, Inc. v. G W Pharma Limited — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake, Affirmative defenses · No. 91169571
  74. Compagnie Gervais Danone v. Precision Formulations, LLC — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91179589
  75. Precision Formulations LLC v. Compagnie Gervais Danone — TTAB opposition decision, mixed · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91184174
  76. Jonathan Drew, Inc. d/b/a Drew Estate — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78979742
  77. ACCURA BULLETS, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · No. 76616320
  78. Marko Schuhfabrik GmbH — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 79040612
  79. Wood, Richard, H. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77487119
  80. BELL'S BREWERY, INC. v. BELL HILL VINEYARDS — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed · Likelihood of Confusion, Geographic terms, Abandonment/Nonuse · No. 91177980
  81. THUNDERBOLT PRODUCTS, INC. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76694257
  82. Calvin Broadus v. Kristyn Kelly Allen dba Passive Devices — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91176834
  83. Cornerstone Advocacy Service — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77361961
  84. Yvonne M. Conde and Oscar B. Pichardo v. Operation Pedro Pan Group, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91177853
  85. EH Europe — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77374121
  86. Marquez Brothers International, Inc. v. Zucrum Foods, L.L.C. — TTAB cancellation decision, granted · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Fraud and/or mistake · No. 92048266
  87. Metalwerks PMD, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77362611
  88. L-3 Communications Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 78706879
  89. Webid Consulting Ltd. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77397586
  90. Southern Snow Manufacturing, Inc. v. Snowizard Holdings, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, granted · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 92044522
  91. Volvo Trademark Holding AB v. Giovanni D. Volo — TTAB opposition decision, sustained · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 43(c) - Dilution, Section 2(f) · No. 91168187
  92. Sovena U.S.A. Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76599644RE
  93. Federal Express Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78726298
  94. Federal Express Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78726303
  95. Federal Express Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78726310
  96. Federal Express Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78726306
  97. Davion Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77272318
  98. PM Investigations, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77450479
  99. PM Investigations, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77450085
  100. PM Investigations, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77450483

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