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What S in a Name Third Party Use of a Descriptive Term Without Secondary Meaning Can Undermine Assertions of Substantially Exclusive Use of the Term

GALPERTI, INC. v. GALPERTI S.R.L. Before: Moore, Prost, Taranto. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: Evidence of use of a term even without a showing of secondary meaning, by any third party, is relevant to demonstrate that an…

November 15, 2021·Federal Circuit·2 min read
Federal Circuit

SCHLAFLY V. THE SAINT LOUIS BREWERY, LLC

Federal Circuit Summary Before Newman , Mayer, and Stoll. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary : Words that are primarily a surname can be registered as trademarks if they have acquired secondary meaning, even if the public also…

November 27, 2018·Federal Circuit·1 min read
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