Methuen International Mills v. Rajinder Fabrics, Inc.

RICH, Judge.

This appeal is from the decision of the Patent Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, 151 USPQ 723, dismissing appellant’s opposition to application serial No. 197,773, filed July 13, 1964 by appellee to register on the Principal Register the following mark:

Registration of the mark is sought for use on “Textile Fabrics to be used in making men’s shirts and sports coats, women’s dresses, suits and shirts; men’s and women’s walk shorts and neckties.”

Appellant’s opposition is based on its registration and prior use of “INDIA” in plain solid capital letters for “Piece Goods of…