Texas Instruments Incorporated v. Techni-Rite Electronics, Inc.

SMITH, Judge.

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed appellant-opposer’s opposition to the registration of appellee’s mark “techni-rite” for “data presentation equipment, namely, dimensional gauges and electronic recording and indicating apparatus and equipment used in association therewith.” 1 (141 USPQ 932) The opposition was based on appellant’s prior use of the marks “rec-ti/rite” and “recti/riter” 2 and ownership of registrations 3 therefor for similar goods.

The sole issue is likelihood of confusion under 15 U.S.C. § 1052(d). The board found that while the goods of the respective…