The Conde Nast Publications, Inc. v. American Greetings Corporation

ALMOND, Judge.

This appeal is from the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissing an opposition 1 filed by The Conde Nast Publications, Inc. against the application of appellee, 2 American Greetings Corporation, for registration of “VOGUE” as a trademark for greeting cards. Appellee alleged first use as of May 29, 1959.

Opposition is based on appellant’s prior use and ownership of two registrations 3 for “VOGUE” as a trademark for a magazine.

Both parties filed stipulated facts in lieu of taking testimony.

The stipulated facts show that appellant is primarily a publisher of books…