by Nina Osseiran | Mar 13, 2017 | Blog
In its 22nd precedential decision of 2016, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) affirmed the refusal to register HEMP HOME HEALTH. In re Heather Harley and Carolyn Jones, Serial No. 86409857 (TTAB Aug. 24, 2016) (precedential). Heather Harley and Carolyn Jones...
by Nina Osseiran | Jan 29, 2017 | Blog
In its 24th precedential decision of 2016, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB or Board) affirmed the refusal to register the MT. RAINIER Logo based on likelihood of confusion, but reversed the refusal to register on geographically misdescriptive grounds. In re...
by Nina Osseiran | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog
Beginning on 1 January 2017, the 11th edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks, known simply as the Nice Classification, entered into force. Approved by the Committee of Experts on 16 November...