International Data Group, Inc.
2 Cited authorities
Application of Abcor Development Corp.
588 F.2d 811 (C.C.P.A. 1978) Cited 36 times 2 Legal AnalysesIn Abcor, the question before the court was whether applicant's alleged mark (GASBADGE) was "merely descriptive" within the meaning of § 2(e)(1) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1052(e)(1).
B.V.D. Licensing Corp. v. Body Action Design
846 F.2d 727 (Fed. Cir. 1988) Cited 22 timesRelying on fourteen registrations issued between 1906 to 1983 and stating that dictionaries defined "B.V.D." as a trademark used for underwear