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SUMMARY OF FINAL DECISIONS ISSUED BY THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

June 23-27, 1997

Date Issued Type of Case(1) Proceeding or Appn. No. Party or Parties TTAB Panel(2) Issue TTAB Decision Opposer's or Petitioner's Mark and Goods or Services Applicant's or Respondent's Mark and Goods or Services Mark and Goods Cited by Examining Attorney Examining Attorney Citable as Precedent of TTAB
6-23 EX 74/619,816 Interlink Electronics, Inc. Sams

Rice

Walters*

2(e)(1) Refusal Affirmed   "SUPERMOUSE" [computer cursor control device, namely, a cursor location controller for desk-top, portable, and hand-held use]   Carmine No
6-23 EX

EX

74/575,732

74/575,733

Vision Group of Funds, Inc. Cissel

Hanak

Hohein*

2(d) Refusal Affirmed in both cases, but only with respect to the registered mark "VISION" for investment management. services other than insurance   "VISION" and "VISION GROUP OF FUNDS, INC." (and design) [financial services, namely, offering of mutual funds and money market investments] "VISION" [underwriting insurance services]; "VISION" [investment management services other than insurance] Micheli No
6-24 EX 74/451,449 Hills Dept. Store Co. Rice

Hanak*

Quinn

2(d) Refusal Reversed   "KITCHEN TRADITION" [kitchen utensils, including, among others, non-electric can openers and spatulas] "TRADITION" (and design) [kitchen utensils, including among others, non-electric can openers and spatulas] Masiello No
6-24 EX 74/480,683 Autometric, Inc. Simms

Quinn*

Hohein

2(d) Refusal Affirmed   "ZOOM 500/SC" [stereoscope components, namely, modular attachment for image processing and exploration including computer software embedded therein] "ZOOM 500" [stereoscopes, light tables for film transparency viewing, and accessories, namely, eyepieces and objectives] Belenker No

(1) EX=Ex Parte Appeal; OPP=Opposition; CANC=Cancellation; CU=Concurrent Use; (SJ)=Summary Judgment; (R)=Request for Reconsideration

(2) *=Opinion Writer; (D)=Dissenting Panel Member

 

SUMMARY OF FINAL DECISIONS ISSUED BY THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

June 23-27, 1997 (continued)

Date Issued Type of Case(1) Proceeding or Appn. No. Party or Parties TTAB Panel(2) Issue TTAB Decision Opposer's or Petitioner's Mark and Goods or Services Applicant's or Respondent's Mark and Goods or Services Mark and Goods Cited by Examining Attorney Examining Attorney Citable as Precedent of TTAB
6-24 EX 74/567,447 Wilbur Packing Co. Sams

Simms*

Seeherman

2(d) Refusal Affirmed   "WILBUR" [dried fruits] "WILBUR BUDS" (in stylized lettering) [candy and chocolate] and "WILBUR" [chocolate coatings, chocolate liquors, chocolate candy and chocolate-flavored syrup] Delaney No
6-25 EX 74/609,664 Warnaco Inc. Rice*

Simms

Hairston

2(e)(1) Refusal Affirmed   "SATIN STRIPES" [bras and panties]   Stoides No
6-25 OPP 80,932 Champagne Louis Roederer, S.A. v. Delicato Vineyards Sams

Rice*

Seeherman

2(d) Opposition Dismissed "CRISTAL" and "CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE" [champagne] "CRYSTAL CREEK" [wines]     No
6-26 CANC 21,229 Woodstock’s Enterprises, Inc. (Calif.) v. Woodstock’s Enterprises, Inc. (Ore.) Rice

Cissel

Quinn*

fraud; abandonment Petition to Cancel Denied   "WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR" (and design) [restaurant services]     No
6-26 OPP 94,008 Federated Dept. Stores, Inc. v. Rosella S. Trombetta Cissel

Quinn*

Walters

2(d) Opposition Sustained "IN SYNC" [young men’s clothing and retail store services in connection with the sale of such clothing] "IN SYNC" [shirts, t-shirts, shorts, pants, jeans, shoes, sneakers, blouses, skirts, vests, sweaters, jackets, bras, briefs, pajamas, dresses, bodysuits, socks, scarves, ties, coats, nightgowns, gloves, belts and hats]     No

(1) EX=Ex Parte Appeal; OPP=Opposition; CANC=Cancellation; CU=Concurrent Use; (SJ)=Summary Judgment; (R)=Request for Reconsideration

(2) *=Opinion Writer; (D)=Dissenting Panel Member

 

SUMMARY OF FINAL DECISIONS ISSUED BY THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

June 23-27, 1997 (continued)

Date Issued Type of Case(1) Proceeding or Appn. No. Party or Parties TTAB Panel(2) Issue TTAB Decision Opposer's or Petitioner's Mark and Goods or Services Applicant's or Respondent's Mark and Goods or Services Mark and Goods Cited by Examining Attorney Examining Attorney Citable as Precedent of TTAB
6-26 EX 74/551,521 John B. Williamson Cissel

Seeherman*

Hairston

2(e)(1) Refusal Affirmed   "MEGADOME" [providing facilities for recreational activities, entertainment and sporting events, and educational seminars]   Foster No
6-27 EX 74/435,054 Setnor Seeherman

Hohein*

Hairston

2(d) Refusal Affirmed   "STATE CITY INSURANCE" [insurance agency services in the field of life, casualty, health, and homeowners insurance] "STATE FARM INSURANCE" et al. [underwriting life, casualty and fire insurance] Mancini No
6-27 EX 74/545,057 TOG Machining Co., Inc. Cissel

Quinn

Hohein*

2(d) Refusal Affirmed   the letter "T" enclosed within a circle [metal fasteners and fittings such as studs, nuts, bolts, pins, tubes, elbows, and sleeves] "T" [fastening devices such as locking members for screws, nuts, and bolts; sheet metal nuts for screws and bolts; hose, wire tube and cable clamps; locking clips; nuts and molded plastic nuts and locking members] Kaiser No
6-27 EX 74/614,841 Boardroom, Inc. Rice*

Hohein

Walters

2(e)(1) Refusal Affirmed   "TAX OPPORTUNITIES" [computer software in the nature of programs containing information and articles about financial issues]   Weber No

(1) EX=Ex Parte Appeal; OPP=Opposition; CANC=Cancellation; CU=Concurrent Use; (SJ)=Summary Judgment; (R)=Request for Reconsideration

(2) *=Opinion Writer; (D)=Dissenting Panel Member 

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