拒絶理由

USPTO

PALAPA Merely Descriptive of Event Venue Services

To show that a mark has acquired distinctiveness, an applicant must demonstrate that the relevant public understands the...
EUIPO

Undistinguishable from the shapes of the same type of goods commonly found in trade – 5

The contested goods mainly target the general public, though they can also target specialised consumers with specific pr...
EUIPO

Undistinguishable from the shapes of the same type of goods commonly found in trade – 4

The relevant public is deemed to be reasonably well informed and reasonably observant and circumspect. In this respect, ...
EUIPO

Undistinguishable from the shapes of the same type of goods commonly found in trade – 3

It should be recalled that, according to settled case-law, novelty or originality are not relevant criteria for assessin...
EUIPO

Undistinguishable from the shapes of the same type of goods commonly found in trade – 2

In those circumstances, only a mark which departs significantly from the norm or customs of the sector and thereby fulfi...
USPTO

Are T-Shirts and Hats Related to Toy Action Figures?

The evidence provided by the Examining Attorney suggests that toy action figures, tshirts, and hats can be relatively in...
USPTO

What constitutes a relevant relationship between the goods?

Complementary goods are not always related in a way that increases the likelihood of confusion. What matters is whether ...
USPTO

Is Applicant’s Three-Dimensional Product Packaging Configuration Inherently Distinctive? – 2

The evidence establishes a “reasonable predicate” for finding that Applicant’s Mark is not inherently distinctive, and t...
USPTO

Is Applicant’s Three-Dimensional Product Packaging Configuration Inherently Distinctive? – 1

We generally consider the following factors to determine whether an applicant’s product packaging is inherently distinct...
USPTO

TTAB Rejects Flimsy Consent Agreement – 4

The Consent Agreement, which was executed on June 1, 2023, does not indicate the period of time of such simultaneous use...