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TTAB decisions, 2013

The 740 TTAB decisions issued in 2013, 49 of them precedential — oppositions, cancellations and ex parte appeals with their outcomes and grounds, precedential decisions first.

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1. Multisorb Technologies, Inc. v. Pactiv Corporation — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-12-30 · precedential · No. 92054730
2. Skincode AG v. Skin Concept AG — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2013-12-30 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91206091
3. Kent Pedersen — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-30 · precedential · Section 2(a) · No. 85328868
4. Johnson & Johnson v. Stryker Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-12-05 · precedential · No. 91209134
5. Swatch AG (Swatch SA) (Swatch Ltd.) v. M. Z. Berger & Co., Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-09-30 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91187092
6. Delaware Quarries, Inc. v. PlayCore IP Sub, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-09-27 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91190282RE
7. The Clorox Company v. Hermilo Tamez Salazar — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-09-26 · precedential · Use in Commerce (e.g., nonuse, unlawful use) · No. 91198922
8. Simon Shiao Tam — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-09-26 · precedential · Section 2(a) · No. 85472044
9. Positec Group Limited — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-09-13 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77920346
10. Sheetz of Delaware, Inc. v. Doctor's Associates Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-09-05 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 91192657
11. The Phillies v. Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-08-19 · precedential · No. 91199364
12. Central Garden & Pet Company v. Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-08-16 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91190058
13. Central Garden & Pet Company v. Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-08-16 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91188816
14. Central Garden & Pet Company v. Doskocil Manufacturing Company — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2013-08-16 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92050852
15. Star Belly Stitcher, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-08-12 · precedential · Section 2(a) · No. 85247730
16. AS Holdings, Inc. v. H & C Milcor, Inc., f/k/a Aquatico of Texas, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-08-06 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Configuration/Trade Dress, Section 2(f) · No. 91182064
17. The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama and Mr. Paul W. Bryant Jr. v. William Pitts Jr. and Christopher Blackburn — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2013-07-23 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(a) · No. 91187103
18. Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. v. AFP Imaging Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-07-17 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 43(c) - Dilution, Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91188993
19. AOP LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-07-12 · precedential · Section 2(a), Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Requirements · No. 85009094
20. Caymus Vineyards v. Caymus Medical, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-07-12 · precedential · Fraud and/or mistake · No. 91204667
21. Alcatraz Media, Inc. v. Chesapeake Marine Tours, Inc. dba Watermark Cruises — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2013-07-02 · precedential · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Fraud and/or mistake, Section 2(f) · No. 92050879
22. Joel Gott Wines, LLC v. Rehoboth Von Gott, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-06-26 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91197659
23. Faucher Industries Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-06-24 · precedential · Requirements · No. 85202870
24. Leonid Nahshin v. Product Source International, LLC — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-06-21 · precedential · Ownership · No. 92051140
25. Syndicat Des Proprietaires Viticulteurs De Chateauneuf-Du-Pape v. Etablissements Quinson — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-06-14 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 1(b) - Bona Fide Intent · No. 91179408
26. Thomas J. Hulting dba No More RINOs! Enterprises — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-06-10 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 77666826
27. Renaissance Rialto, Inc. joined as party plaintiff by assignment from Lakeside Cinema Partners, LLC v. Ky Boyd — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2013-05-31 · precedential · No. 91197602
28. Christiane E, LLC v. International Expeditions, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 2013-05-24 · precedential · No. 92055645
29. Chanel, Inc. v. Jerzy Makarczyk — TTAB opposition decision, other 2013-05-13 · precedential · Section 43(c) - Dilution · No. 91208352
30. Dan Foam ApS v. Sleep Innovations, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, denied 2013-05-13 · precedential · No. 92054201
31. City National Bank v. OPGI Management GP Inc./Gestion OPGI Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-04-26 · precedential · Specimen issues, Abandonment/Nonuse · No. 92050730
32. Florists' Transworld Delivery, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-03-28 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 77590475
33. Sela Products, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2013-03-26 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77629624
34. RTX Scientific, Incorporated v. Nu-Calgon Wholesaler, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-03-22 · precedential · No. 92055285
35. McDonald's Corporation v. Cambrige Overseas Development Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, denied 2013-03-22 · precedential · No. 91208437
36. America's Best Franchising, Inc. v. Roger Abbott — TTAB concurrent use decision, granted 2013-03-20 · precedential · No. 94002407
37. White Jasmine LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-03-05 · precedential · Section 2(a), Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers, Section 2(f) · No. 77115548
38. Thomas White International, Ltd. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-02-28 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 77080379
39. G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-02-25 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 85007428
40. G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-02-25 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 85008626
41. Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. v. RStudio, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-02-14 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91193335
42. Gulf Coast Nutritionals, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-29 · precedential · Use in Commerce (e.g., nonuse, unlawful use) · No. 77980412
43. Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-28 · precedential · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85111552
44. Powermat USA, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-17 · precedential · Sensory Marks · No. 77715052
45. POWERMAT USA, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-17 · precedential · Sensory Marks · No. 77715011
46. Ethan A. Arnold — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-14 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 77366417
47. Mars, Incorporated — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-14 · precedential · Section 2(e)(5) - Functionality, Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 77545810
48. Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-01-11 · precedential · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45 · No. 77455710
49. Mitchell Miller, a Professional Corp. dba Miller Law Group, P.C. v. Michele Ballard Miller — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-01-07 · precedential · Section 2(e)(4) - Primarily Merely a Surname, Section 2(f) · No. 91184841
50. Visionaire Lighting LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-31 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85590109
51. Mother Earth Brewing, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-30 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77716598
52. Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation and The Hershey Company v. Kenneth B. Wiesen — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-12-27 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91200575
53. Donald A. Gange v. Agility Sports LLC — TTAB opposition decision, dismissed 2013-12-23 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91194831
54. Super-Pharm (Israel) Limited — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-23 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 85521587
55. Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-19 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85535771
56. Nutratek Health Innovations, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-18 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85577160
57. Oscar D. Taylor — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-18 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85521900
58. Gruppo Cimbali S.P.A. v. Mamani Flores & Martin Nazario aka Martin Mamani — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-12-18 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91203495
59. Tracie Martyn, Inc. v. Baby Butter Originals — TTAB cancellation decision, mixed 2013-12-17 · Other Grounds for Refusal/Claims/Substantive Issues · No. 92053374
60. Punita Leathers, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2013-12-17 · Geographic terms · No. 85322001
61. Trivita, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-17 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 77658158
62. Prema Jyothi Light — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-13 · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 76293326
63. Prema Jyothi Light — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-13 · Sections 1, (2), (3), and 45, Section 2(f) · No. 76293327
64. Nicholas Jones — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-13 · Section 2(a) · No. 85855449
65. Guard Master, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-11 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85338849
66. CRK II, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-09 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85521074
67. Anthony R. Martin — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2013-12-09 · No. 85501340
68. The Kosher Garden, Inc. v. Sioux Falls Grocery I, LLC — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-12-05 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92054073
69. The Kosher Garden, Inc. v. Sioux Falls Grocery I, LLC — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-12-05 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92054076
70. Patterson Enterprises d/b/a Suncare Distributors v. Denise R. Selk d/b/a Coco-Jo's — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-12-05 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91207808
71. The Coleman Company, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-04 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 85980011
72. New Jersey Basketball, LLC v. Cybervillage Corporation — TTAB opposition decision, mixed 2013-12-03 · Likelihood of Confusion, Section 2(a), Section 43(c) - Dilution, Abandonment/Nonuse · No. 91201370RE
73. Rent A Toll, Ltd — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-03 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85100224
74. Bentley Motors Limited — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2013-12-03 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85325994
75. Joseph Tsiyoni d/b/a Shairon Int'l Trade — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2013-12-03 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85737891RE
76. Sunton Enterprises Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-12-03 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77942234
77. The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76704957
78. Barbara Whatley — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85299521
79. Chattem, Inc. v. Kirk Seubert and James Spencer — TTAB opposition decision, sustained 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 91200421
80. The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, mixed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76704958
81. GARMENT GROUP, INC. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85512862
82. Zero Emissions Leasing LLC dba Zero Emissions — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 77427844
83. Spy Optic Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85588592
84. Advanced Armament Corp., LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2013-11-29 · Section 2(a) · No. 77770899
85. The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76704959
86. Steven Madden, Ltd. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-29 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85313681
87. Jay at Play International Hong Kong Limited — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-26 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76709622
88. Jay At Play International Hong Kong Limited — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-26 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 76709776
89. Sunton Enterprises Inc — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-25 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85253147
90. Grain Audio, LLC — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-22 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85528202
91. Arrow Electronics, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-22 · No. 77786012
92. Candace J. Wahl — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-20 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85485701
93. Motion Fitness — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-19 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 85627683
94. Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal reversed 2013-11-18 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 85509120
95. Spina Technology Corporation — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-15 · Section 2(a) · No. 85456039
96. Micro Interventional Devices, Inc. — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-15 · Section 2(e)(1) Descriptive/Generic/Disclaimers · No. 85446955
97. Ballet Tech Foundation, Inc. v. The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. — TTAB opposition decision, granted 2013-11-14 · Ownership · No. 91180789
98. Ballet Tech Foundation, Inc. v. The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-11-14 · Ownership · No. 92042019
99. JOSEPH TSIYONI — TTAB ex parte appeal decision, refusal affirmed 2013-11-14 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 85737891
100. The Amor ALL/STP Product Company v. Limited liability company "Autoplastic" — TTAB cancellation decision, granted 2013-11-14 · Likelihood of Confusion · No. 92056035

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