EUIPO Visually and conceptually similar to a below-average degree – 2
Despite a previous Board decision stating that the term ‘cloud’ is not necessarily understood by all relevant consumers ...
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EUIPO Visually and conceptually similar to a below-average degree – 1
Although the verbal element forming the earlier mark is included at the beginning of the contested mark, or in a positio...
EUIPO “Diamond” is unlikely to be universally perceived as a laudatory element
Assessment of the similarity between two marks means more than taking into consideration just one component of a composi...
USPTO Is KARMA KRACKERS for Crackers Confusable with KARMA for Nuts?
The words KARMA KRACKERS are featured prominently in the center of the mark. Applicant’s composite mark emphasizes the w...
USPTO MAIN ESTEEM Not Confusable with MANE ‘N TAIL
Disclaimed matter that is descriptive or generic of a party’s goods or services is typically less significant or less do...
EUIPO The sign ‘GOOD-NITE’ is descriptive with regard to medicines in Class 5 – 2
A trade mark consisting of a neologism or a word composed of elements each of which is descriptive of characteristics of...
EUIPO Verbal element ‘viento’ is clearly secondary in the visual perception of the sign – 2
The signs’ strong similarities stem from their figurative elements depicting an anchor within a circle, drawn up in the ...
EUIPO Verbal element ‘viento’ is clearly secondary in the visual perception of the sign – 1
When signs consist of both verbal and figurative components, in principle, the verbal component of the sign usually has ...
USPTO Is “TASTE THE POETRY” for Vodka Confusable with “POETRY” for Wine?
Entitlement to a statutory cause of action is an element of the plaintiff’s case in every inter partes proceeding. Oppos...
EUIPO Non-hypothetical future risk of undue profit from the reputation of the ‘GAP’ brand – 5
The absence of any intent on the part of the proprietor of the contested sign to free-ride, even if established, is not ...