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Jan 18, 2018

Finding of Likelihood of Confusion Despite Consent Agreement

Trademark Confusion Between Beer Manufacturers

On October 30, 2017 the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) affirmed the refusal of registration of the 8-BIT ALEWORKS mark on the ground of a likelihood of confusion with the 8 BIT BREWING COMPANY registered marks and composite mark (shown below) under Section 2(d) of the Lanham Act, 15 USC Section 1052(d). The applicant’s mark was for “beer” while the registrant’s marks were for “Beer, ale, lager, stout and porter; Malt liquor; Pale beer”. The TTAB analyzed the marks under the factors in In re EI du Pont de Nemours & Co, 476 F2d 1357 (CCPA 1973). The application… Read more

Jan 4, 2018

TTAB Decision is Found to Have Preclusive Effect in the Southern District of New York

Wine Bottle and Glass: LIANA Brand Case Preclusive

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York held that Defendant Peju Province Winery L.P. (“Peju”) is precluded from litigating the likelihood of confusion issue that was decided by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in 2004. Plaintiff Cesari S.R.L. (“Cesari”) is an Italian winery that produces wine with the mark LIANO, which was registered on January 7, 2003, which an alleged first use of January 26, 1989. On February 10, 2003, Peju filed an intent-to-use application to register LIANA for wine. Cesari opposed the registration of Peju’s mark based on a likelihood of confusion…. Read more