UKIPO Above-medium degree of visual similarity between the marks overall
Visually, the marks differ due to the contested mark containing the additional words, ‘EYES TO’, at the beginning which ...
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UKIPO The applicant’s mark is perceived as ‘Talent 27’ rather than ‘27 Talent’
Taking the above into account, I am of the view that the differences between the marks are likely to be overlooked and a...
UKIPO No basis why the addition/removal of the horse’s head and/or the words ASTON MARTIN would be considered a logical and consistent brand extension – 2
Although direct confusion and indirect confusion both involve mistakes on the part of the consumer, it is important to r...
UKIPO No basis why the addition/removal of the horse’s head and/or the words ASTON MARTIN would be considered a logical and consistent brand extension – 1
Confusion can be direct or indirect. Direct confusion involves the average consumer mistaking one mark for the other, wh...
USPTO CASA BLANCA Case: UPSTO Fails to Prove Relatedness of Tequila and Wine
The recipes alone do not establish that wine and tequila rise to the level of complementary goods frequently used togeth...
USPTO Is DUNDER MIFFLIN Confusable with MIFFLIN for Paper Products?
In sum, despite the similarities in appearance and sound based on the common term MIFFLIN, we find the connotation and c...
USPTO TTAB Reverses Refusal of GOOD TIMES for Bourbon over “GOOD TIME(S)” Registrations for Alcoholic Beverages
The Federal Circuit has held that if there is evidence that a mark, or an element of a mark, is commonly adopted by many...
EUIPO The distinctiveness of “SUN” to be below average in the context of non-alcoholic drinks – 2
Visually and aurally, both signs contain the identical beginning ‘SUN-’. Moreover, their length and number of syllables ...
EUIPO The distinctiveness of “SUN” to be below average in the context of non-alcoholic drinks – 1
Where some elements of a trade mark are descriptive of the goods and services for which that mark is protected or of the...
USPTO JAPANESE COWBOY Confusable with TOKYO COWBOY for Restaurant and Bar Services
The marks each have a geographic term (TOKYO and JAPANESE) as the first term; they share the literal term COWBOY as the ...