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TTAB decisions, 2010

The 507 TTAB decisions issued in 2010, 58 of them precedential — oppositions, cancellations and ex parte appeals with their outcomes and grounds, precedential decisions first.

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1. Prakash Melwani v. Allegiance Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-12-29 · precedential · No. 91190682
2. Orouba Agrifoods Processing Company v. United Food Import — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2010-12-28 · precedential · No. 92050739
3. Wacker Neuson SE — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-12-28 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 79060553
4. Petroleos Mexicanos v. Intermix S.A. — TTAB cancellation decision, dismissed 2010-12-28 · precedential · No. 92052292
5. Richard M. Hoefflin — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-10 · precedential · Section 2(c) - Name/Portrait · No. 77632400
6. Richard M. Hoefflin — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-10 · precedential · Section 2(c) - Name/Portrait · No. 77632391
7. Richard M. Hoefflin — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-10 · precedential · Section 2(c) - Name/Portrait · No. 77632406
8. Trek 2000 International Ltd. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-11-30 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77099785
9. Greenliant Systems, Ltd., assignee of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-29 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 78724139
10. Chevron Intellectual Property LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-23 · precedential · Configuration/Trade Dress, Section 2(f) · No. 78490836
11. Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. v. C & J Energy Services, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2010-10-28 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92050101
12. HerbalScience Group, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-09-23 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77519313
13. Coach Services, Inc. v. Triumph Learning LLC — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2010-09-17 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 43(c) - Dilution, Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91170112
14. Super Bakery, Incorporated v. Ward E. Benedict — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2010-09-16 · precedential · No. 92047859
15. M.C.I. Foods, Inc. v. Brady Bunte — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2010-09-13 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Fraud and/or mistake · No. 92045959
16. Brady Bunte v. M.C.I. Foods, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2010-09-13 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Fraud and/or mistake · No. 92046056
17. Amazon Technologies, Inc. v. Jeffrey S. Wax — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-08-31 · precedential · No. 91187118
18. Brouwerij Bosteels — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-08-26 · precedential · Product Design, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 77357895
19. Automedx, Inc. v. Artivent Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-08-17 · precedential · Use in Commerce (e.g., nonuse, unlawful use) · No. 91182429
20. Mag Instrument, Inc. v. The Brinkmann Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-07-28 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 91163534
21. The Brinkmann Corporation v. MAG INSTRUMENT, INC. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-07-28 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 91164169
22. The Brinkmann Corporation v. Mag Instrument, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-07-28 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 91164340
23. Threshold TV, Inc. and Blackbelt TV, Inc. v. METRONOME CORPORATION — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2010-07-27 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Fraud and/or mistake, Section 2(f) · No. 91152662
24. Flash & Partners S.P.A. v. I. E. Mfg. LLC — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-07-14 · precedential · No. 91191988
25. Anosh Toufigh v. Persona Parfum, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, dismissed 2010-06-30 · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake · No. 92048305
26. The Saul Zaentz Company dba Tolkien Enterprises v. Joseph M. Bumb — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-06-28 · precedential · Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91156452
27. Princeton Tectonics, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-06-16 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77436425
28. Johnson & Johnson and RoC International S.A.R.L. v. Obschestvo s ogranitchennoy; otvetstvennostiu "WDS" — TTAB opposition decision, granted 2010-06-16 · precedential · No. 91184467
29. Johnson & Johnson and RoC International S.A.R.L. v. Obschestvo s ogranitchennoy; otvetstvennostiu "WDS" — TTAB opposition decision, granted 2010-06-16 · precedential · No. 91182207
30. National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council v. Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-06-11 · precedential · Section 43(c) - Dilution · No. 91166701
31. P.J. Fitzpatrick, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-06-11 · precedential · Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily Merely a Surname · No. 77256618
32. Osmotica Holdings Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-06-09 · precedential · Specimen issues · No. 77314455
33. iolo technologies, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-06-09 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77399654
34. T.S. Designs, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-06-09 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 77251039
35. O.C. Seacrets, Inc. v. Hotelplan Italia S.p.A. — TTAB opposition decision, denied 2010-06-07 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(a) · No. 91190886
36. Meckatzer Löwenbräu Benedikt Weiß KG v. White Gold, LLC — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 2010-05-13 · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake · No. 92051014
37. ANPATH GROUP, INC. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-05-13 · precedential · Specimen issues · No. 77004809
38. Montecash LLC v. Anzar Enterprises, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2010-05-07 · precedential · No. 92051768
39. Byer California v. Clothing for Modern Times Ltd. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-05-06 · precedential · No. 91189238
40. QUANTUM FOODS, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-04-15 · precedential · Use in Commerce (e.g., nonuse, unlawful use) · No. 78960554
41. EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION v. VigiLanz Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2010-04-14 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91154210
42. The John W. Carson Foundation v. Toilets.com, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-03-25 · precedential · Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91181092
43. American Express Marketing & Development Corp. v. Gilad Development Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, denied 2010-03-15 · precedential · No. 91186156
44. American Express Marketing & Development Corp. v. Gilad Development Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, denied 2010-03-15 · precedential · No. 91183362
45. Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. v. ISM, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, granted 2010-03-15 · precedential · Section 43(c) - Dilution · No. 91190607
46. Wm. B. Coleman Co., Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-03-04 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77067861
47. Lebanese Arak Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-03-04 · precedential · Section 2(a) · No. 77072261
48. Qualcomm Inc. v. FLO Corp. — TTAB opposition decision, denied 2010-02-25 · precedential · No. 91182244
49. SAFER, INC. v. OMS Investments, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2010-02-23 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91176445
50. Dating DNA, LLC v. Imagini Holdings, Ltd. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-02-22 · precedential · No. 91191912
51. Dating DNA, LLC v. Imagini Holdings, Ltd. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-02-22 · precedential · No. 91185884
52. Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Group, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2010-02-16 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 43(c) - Dilution · No. 91177415
53. Texas Department of Transportation v. Richard Tucker — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-02-05 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91165417
54. Texas Department of Transportation v. Richard Tucker — TTAB cancellation decision, sustained 2010-02-05 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92030882
55. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-01-28 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 77223725
56. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-01-28 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 77223738
57. DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Chrysler, LLC v. American Motors Corporation — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 2010-01-14 · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake · No. 92045099
58. Max Capital Group Ltd. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-01-04 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77186166
59. V-Moda — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-28 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77766542
60. Holder Suisse S.A. v. Paule and Gerard Koumetz — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91181896
61. Holder Suisse S.A. v. Paule and Gerard Koumetz — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91181892
62. Cardinal Growth Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76036271
63. Holder Suisse, SA v. Paule and Gerard Koumetz — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91186198
64. Holder Suisse, SA v. Paule and Gerard Koumetz — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91186200
65. Littel Concepts, LLC v. Striker Records, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 2010-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92050431
66. Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-22 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77550764
67. Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-22 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77625972
68. Cornelio Cappellini S.r.l. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-20 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 79055869
69. Sears Brands, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-12-20 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77558337
70. Sean Puffy Combs v. Pacific Rim Marketing Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-16 · No. 91187342
71. Brad W. House v. Dorothy Wong — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2010-12-15 · No. 91174798
72. WELDEBRÄU GmbH & Co. KG — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-12-13 · No. 79056290
73. General Motors Corporation v. Jim M. Sweeney — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-10 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91188584
74. ROC USA, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2010-12-10 · Geographic terms, Section 2(f) · No. 77059988
75. Gilmar S.p.A., Seminvest Investments B.V. v. I-Coat Company, LLC — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-12-10 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91182081
76. ROC USA, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2010-12-10 · Geographic terms, Section 2(f) · No. 77044525
77. AmQuip Crane Rental, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-12-06 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77331303
78. MTS Systems Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-06 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77702458
79. OASYS Technology LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-02 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77531182
80. Jayco, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-12-02 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77619590
81. Nirvana, Inc. v. NIRVANA FOR HEALTH INC. — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 2010-12-01 · No. 92042878
82. Thriv NP, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2010-12-01 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77656644RE
83. Satek, Inc. v. B.C. Pizza, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-11-30 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91171803
84. Mannington Mills, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77568761
85. SmithKline Beecham Corporation v. Omnisource DDS, LLC — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91178539
86. Gilmar S.p.A. v. Drifa ehf. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-11-24 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91180851
87. Retail Royalty Company — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-23 · No. 77137764
88. BIG EFFIN GARAGE, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2010-11-23 · Section 2(a), Requirements · No. 77595225
89. Big Effin Garage, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2010-11-23 · Section 2(a), Requirements · No. 77595240
90. Consolidated Property Holdings, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-18 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77634008
91. JDub Music Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-16 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77282607
92. GAZILLION, INC. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-15 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77614085
93. Gazillion, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-15 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77599331
94. United States Postal Service v. Lost Key Rewards, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2010-11-15 · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(a) · No. 91185802
95. Dr. Joseph Smith — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-15 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 77378967
96. Kumho Tire Co., Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2010-11-12 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77377089
97. Servicios Tecnologicos Ingulares, S.A. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-12 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77401161
98. Reginald Carr d/b/a Afros-n-Shelltoes Entertainment v. Edward M. Garnes, Jr. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2010-11-08 · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(a), Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91171220
99. Masco Home Services, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-08 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77404825
100. BSH Home Appliances Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2010-11-05 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 78824932

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