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· 5/18/1989

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers v. Szoke

Citations

  • 715 F. Supp. 696
  • 1989 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5579
  • 1989 WL 73487

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  • noting that evidence of extensive licensing supported conclusion that products were related
  • explaining that design features not inherent or specifically stated in the application are irrelevant
  • finding extensive licensing of mark MONOPOLY for real estate game relevant evidence of relatedness of goods
  • finding no error in the Board’s finding that it is common knowledge that famous marks are frequently used on diverse and “novelty” items
  • affirming Board decision sustaining opposition where opposer showed the applicant’s use of the mark on T-shirts would likely cause confusion with opposer’s mark, where the registration in- cluded T-shirts, dresses, skirts, coats, scarves, etc.
  • relevant goods are those recited in the application, notwithstanding actual or intended use of the mark (continued...

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Judges: Reed

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