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USPTO

“THE BATHING BEAUTIES” is nearly identical to “BATHING BEAUTY”

The addition of the term “THE” and the plural of BEAUTY as “BEAUTIES” is not enough to distinguish the marks. The marks ...
USPTO

Apple’s REALITY COMPOSER and REALITY CONVERTER Not Merely Descriptive of Developer Software

Although the term “Reality” is likely descriptive of augmented reality software to the consumers to whom Apple advertise...
USPTO

DANKEES Confusable with YANKEES for Clothing

Applicant’s mark is DANKEES and Opposer’s mark is YANKEES. Applicant’s mark is in standard character format, not limited...
UKIPO

Survey evidence

Where the applicant submits responses to questionnaires filed as a result of a survey (aimed at either the general publi...
UKIPO

Abbreviations, acronyms or initials coupled with their full meaning

Where the mark consists of a letter and word combination and the letter sequence clearly and unambiguously represents th...
UKIPO

Names of Deceased Famous Individuals or Defunct Groups

The name is more likely to be seen by consumers as merely an historical reference to the subject matter of the goods or ...
UKIPO

Registering company names

Companies House is responsible for company registration in Great Britain.Company law is different from trade mark law. Y...
USPTO

Is BUFFALO CITY for Alcoholic Beverages Confusable with BUFFALO TRACE for Bourbon?

Overall, a net 30.5 percent of respondents are likely to be confused and believe that Buffalo City is from the same comp...
USPTO

“Squirt-style lineup” survey

Petitioner’s expert, Sarah Butler, conducted as “Squirt-style lineup” survey of 401 relevant consumers. The survey popul...
オーストラリア

Expedited Examination

The applicant must give reasons for the request and the Registrar will grant a request for expedited examination if the ...