The Lanham Act
True or False
TTAB
Trademark Attorneys
100
July 5, 1946
When was the Lanham Act enacted?
100
U.S. Classes A, B, and 200 are classes from an older version of the International (Nice) Classification System used in the United States to classify certification marks for goods (U.S. Class A), certification marks for services (U.S. Class B), and collective membership marks (U.S. Class 200).
False.
U.S. Classes A, B, and 200 are classes from the old U.S. classification system that are still used in the United States to classify certification marks for goods (U.S. Class A), certification marks for services (U.S. Class B), and collective membership marks (U.S. Class 200).
100
Gerard F. Rogers
Who is the current Chief Judge of the TTAB?
100
He filed a trademark application for WHOLESALE FOOD OUTLET for retail grocery stores, with the following supporting specimen of use:
Who is Jack Clifford?
200
Fritz G. Lanham
Who was the Lanham Act named after?
200
An applicant may voluntarily disclaim a component of a mark sought to be registered.
True.
200
25
How many administrative judges sit at the TTAB (as of September 2022)?
200
He/She misappropriated Scott Johnston's timeline related to the 2016 "TTAB Rule Changes."
Who is Steve Baird?
300
Section 2(b) of the Lanham Act
Which section of the Lanham Act prohibits registration of a mark that “[c]onsists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any State or municipality, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof?
300
There was no statutory authority for disclaimers prior to 1952.
False.
There was no statutory authority for disclaimers prior to 1946.
300
ACRON for gardening, landscape gardening, horticulture services, and nursery services is confusingly similar to ACRON for construction consultancy, construction planning.
What is a TTAB case that was recently reversed?
300
He/She is a frequent speaker and writer on trademark issues in the U.S. and Europe and has served as a member of, and chair of subcommittees for, several international trademark organizations such as the International Trademark Association, the Institute of Trademark Attorneys (U.K.), European Communities Trademark Association (Europe), the German Intellectual Property Association and the Pharmaceutical Trademark Group (Europe).
Who is Chris Schulte?
400
Harry Truman
Who signed the Lanham Act into law?
400
If an international application includes the wording "house mark for" or "house mark for a full line of," the IB will generally issue a notice of irregularity requiring the applicant to clarify or remove this wording.
True.
400
10.2 weeks
What is the current pendency measure of contested motions (measured from ready-for decision date until mailing)?
400
He/She was the recipient of the 2015 Client Choice Award for Intellectual Property-Trademarks Minnesota.
Who is Andy Ehard?
The Client Choice Award recognizes partners worldwide for excellent client service in terms of adding value to the clients’ business, as determined by surveying corporate counsel.
500
Matal v. Tam
Which Supreme Court case ruled that a provision in Sec. 2(a) of the Lanham Act, denying registration to any trademarks seen as disparaging an individual or group, was an unconstitutional restriction of applicants' freedom of speech?
500
The presence of a verb does not indicate that a mark or portion of a mark is a unitary phrase or slogan.
False.
The presence of a verb may indicate that a mark or portion of a mark is a unitary phrase or slogan by linking a subject and an object, or by referring to something that is ongoing, thereby creating continuity of thought or expression
500
A fact that is "not subject to reasonable dispute in that it is either (1) generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court or (2) capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned.
What is the only kind of fact that may be judicially noticed by the Board?
500
The attorney who left abusive voicemail messages for 3 different TTAB Administrative Judges after receiving a decision he/she was unhappy with (and was later reprimanded and ordered to complete anger management)?
Who is Bruce Tassan?