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

March 31-April 4, 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
4-1 OPP 91,786 Sara Lee Corp. and Saramar Corp. v. Mastex Industries, Inc. Rice

Hairston*

Walters

2(d) Opposition Sustained (although no likelihood of confusion found with respect to opposer’s pleaded registered mark "ISO-TONER" for "knits and scarves" and "ladies’ hosiery and pantyhose") "ISOTONER" [foot and body creams and lotions]; "ISOTONER FOOT CARE KIT" (and design) [kits consisting of foot gel, lotion, and exfoliating cream]; "ISOTONER" [knit hats and scarves]; "ISOTONER" [slippers, men’s gloves, stretch garments (i.e., shirts, pants, gloves, and hose)]; "ISOTONER" [ladies’ hosiery and pantyhose]; "ISOTONER" (in stylized lettering) [hand, foot, and body creams and lotions]; "ISOTONER GLOVES" [ladies’ and misses’ gloves] "ISOTHERM" (in stylized lettering) [skin moisturizer cream to be used in connection with electric mitts and booties, all of which are packaged together]     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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