经验

商标异议及无效程序

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2017年，商标审理与上诉委员会（TTAB）的实务规则发生变化，规则越来越象民事诉讼，包括初期披露、专家披露和审前披露。这种规则的改变对许多律所或许是一个挑战，但飞翰具备丰富的民事诉讼经验，我们做好了充分准备为客户详解新规。我们参与了大量TTAB诉讼，通常每年在美国提交或答辩200多宗异议和注销案。无论在什么时候，我们手头大约都有300至400宗美国异议和注销案待处理。本事务所很多商标律师非常善于处理TTAB的异议和注销程序。

在处理每宗异议和注销案时，我们都会考虑其具体情况。根据客户的目标、资源及案情考虑主张、辩护和相关证据，制定计划。通过和解或案件的审理，以最佳方式达成客户的目标。我们会为每个案件特别制定一个早期披露计划。我们建议客户进行最低限度的、有针对性的披露，有时则根本不需要披露。如果在案件中担任原告的代理人，我们会考虑对手使用（如有）争议标记的性质和范围，然后制定全面的策略。

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经验

On behalf of client Sony Group Corporation, Finnegan filed an opposition at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) against an application for SONISTREAM, which was to be used for downloadable computer software for Internet and broadcast radio scheduling and audio playout. The Board found in Sony’s favor on the dilution claim without needing to reach the likelihood of confusion claim, finding that the SONY mark is “exceedingly famous” and “among the most widely recognized marks in the United States.”

Opp. No. 91245851, TTAB, Judges Zervas, Lykos, Larkin

Secured summary judgment of noninfringement for the American Retirement Association’s (ARA) use of its CPFA credential name and program.

3:19-cv-00012, W.D. Va., Judge Moon

Obtained affirmance from the Federal Circuit of a Finnegan trial victory before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in cancellation proceeding over FUSION mark for energy drinks.

19-1132, Fed. Cir., Judges Prost, Moore, Wallach
Opposition No. 92059437, TTAB, Judge McCormack

After a full trial before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, on an appeal from a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) case, obtained a ruling that the parties’ VAGISIL and VAGISAN marks conflict and that “VAGISIL is a famous mark that has attained substantial commercial strength.”

1:17-cv-00935, E.D. Va., Judge Ellis

Represented Henkel IP & Holding Gmbh and its well-known LOCTITE mark and product line in an opposition before the TTAB against Orora Packaging Solutions application for the mark LOK-IT ADHESIVES. The matter recently favorably resolved with abandonment of the LOCK-IT ADHESIVES application.

Oppos. No. 91232300, TTAB, Judge Dunn

Represented Charming Charlie before the TTAB in a trademark Opposition against Caulfield Clothing related to its registration of a “C” logo that was confusingly similar to Charming Charlie’s own C Logo. Case resolved with abandonment of the application.

Opp. No. 91232209, TTAB, Judge McKnight