The USPTO refused to register the proposed mark CALIHEMP for "skin and body topical lotions, creams, oils, balms and salves for cosmetic use, all of the foregoing containing hemp.
Opposer Status Symbol Clothing claimed that the applicant's mark STATUS SYMBOL (Stylized) for clothing and footwear is likely to cause confusion with opposer's.
So far this year, the Board has affirmed 158 of the 170 Section 2(d) refusals on appeal (just about 93%). Here are three decisions that came down recently. How do you think they came out? [Results in first comment].
The Board affirmed a Section 2(d) refusal of the proposed mark PROOF & Design (shown below) for "Restaurant services namely Pizza," finding confusion likeliy with the registered mark PROOF, .