United States Patent and Trademark Office OG Notices: 30 November 2004
Date Type of Proceeding Issued Case (1) or App'n No. Party/Parties 10-27 EX 76289653 Corporate-HOPE, EX 76289654 Ltd. 10-27 EX 76365834 Nuova Castelli S.p.A. 10-27 EX 76354346 HEB Grocery Co., LP Opposer's/ Applicant's/ Petitioner's Respondent's TTAB Mark and Mark and Issue Decision Goods/Services Goods/Services 2(d) Refusal "CORPORATE HOPE" Affirmed and in both "CORPORATE HOPE" cases (and design) [both marks for conducting work- shops, seminars, conferences, retreats and professional coaching in the field of self- improvement to enhance executive women's professional development] 2(e)(1) Refusal "TIRAMISU" Affirmed [cheese, milk and milk beverages containing coffee] 2(e)(1) Refusal "SNACK BITES" Affirmed [in Class 29: in both packaged serving classes consisting primarily of meat, cheese, vegetables and fruits; in Class 30: packaged serving consisting primarily of crackers, cookies and bagels] Mark and Citable as Goods Cited by Precedent Examining Atty. of TTAB "HOPE" No [educational services, namely, seminars and lectures on self-improvement to assist people in improving their personal and professional marketing skills for the purpose of obtaining employment and/or succeeding in their chosen profession] 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