Summary of Final Decisions Issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board August 24-28, 1998 Date Type of Proceeding Issued Case (1) or App'n No. Party/Parties 8-24 EX 75/008,361 Truth For Life EX 75/008,521 8-24 EX 74/574,985 Coors Brewing Co. 8-26 EX 74/560,083 General Electric Capital Insurance Co. 8-26 OPP 99,075 DNBA Trademarks Holding Inc. v. Buehler Ltd. Opposer's/ Applicant's/ Petitioner's Respondent's TTAB Mark and Mark and Issue Decision Goods/Services Goods/Services 2(d) Refusal "TRUTH FOR LIFE" Affirmed [pre-recorded audio tapes dealing with religion]; "TRUTH FOR LIFE" [entertainment in the nature of ongoing religious radio programs] 2(d) Refusal "BLUE MOON" Affirmed [beer] 2(d) Refusal "SOLUTION PLUS" Affirmed [underwriting annuities] 2(d) Opposition "VANGUARD" "VANGUARD" Sustained [abrasive tools, [automatic particularly, polishing machines grinding wheels; for metallo- machines, tools graphic, petro- and accessories graphic and cer- for material amographic test removal opera- samples] tions, specifi- cally including power operated saws, grinders, groovers, planers, scarifiers, sand- ers, polishers, washers, particu- late collectors, drills, saw blades, wire brushes, profile wheels, grinding wheels, lapidary blades, core bits and cup wheels] Mark and Citable as Goods Cited by Precedent Examining Atty. of TTAB "TRUTH OF LIFE No MOVEMENT" [religious booklets published periodically; religious educational instruction services] "BLUE MOON" No (and design) [restaurant services] "THE SOLUTION," No "THE SOLUTION FAMILY," "SOLUTION VI," and "THE CHARITABLE SOLUTION" [all four marks registered for "life insurance underwriting services"] No (1)EX=EX PARTE APPEAL; OPP=OPPOSITION; CANC=CANCELLATION; CU=CONCURRENT USE; (SJ)=SUMMARY JUDGMENT; (R)=REQ. FOR RECONSIDERATION