United States Patent and Trademark Office OG Notices: 20 July 2004
Date Type of Proceeding Issued Case (1) or App'n No. Party/Parties 6-16 EX 78134755 Ivanko Barbell Co. 6-16 EX 75819436 King Chapman & Broussard Consulting Group, Inc. 6-17 OPP 91152686 The Dream (MR) Merchant Co., Kft. v. Fremonster Theatrical Opposer's/ Applicant's/ Petitioner's Respondent's TTAB Mark and Mark and Issue Decision Goods/Services Goods/Services 2(e)(5) Refusal a three [de jure Affirmed dimensional function- on both configuration ality]; grounds of a barbell whether the plate having a mark, if not raised border at functional, its circumference has acquired and seven equal distinctive- size round holes ness under that surround a Sec. 2(f) central hole having a raised border at its circumference [barbell plate with seven holes] 2(e)(1) Refusal "CO-MANAGEMENT" Affirmed (in upper and in both lower case classes lettering) [in Class 35: management consulting to provide organiza- tion change consulting and team facilitation; in Class 41: education consulting to provide break- through education] 2(d); Opposition "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" "CIRQUE DE FLAMBE" dilution Dismissed [entertainment [entertainment [opposer's and theatrical services in motion to services and a the nature of reopen wide variety of circuses] discovery associated and trial merchandise] periods denied] Mark and Citable as Goods Cited by Precedent Examining Atty. of TTAB No No No (1)EX=EX PARTE APPEAL; OPP=OPPOSITION; CANC=CANCELLATION; CU=CONCURRENT USE; (SJ)=SUMMARY JUDGMENT; (R)=REQ. FOR RECONSIDERATION; (MD)=MOTION TO DISMISS; (MR)=MOTION TO REOPEN