FanTrips TTAB Refusal TTAB sustains the opposition to applicant’s registration for the trademark “FANTRIP” in connection with fan-based travel services. Opposer had been using the brand name “FAN TRIPS” in connection with its own fan-based travel services. When you are seeking registration of your trademark, consider: Is your proposed trademark inherently distinctive, or does it merely describe your goods or services? Is another entity using a same or similar trademark that is likely to cause confusion? h/t http://thettablog.blogspot.com/]]]]> ]]>
Blackstone 8: Sexism & the Common Law
It’s common to criticize Blackstone for embracing the Common Law’s sexism. But a passage I read the other day made me critical of this attitude