Inre: Geller

WALLACH, Circuit Judge.

Applicants Pamela Geller and Robert B. Spencer (“Appellants”) appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (“Board”) refusal to register the mark STOP THE ISLAMISATION OF AMERICA in connection with the recited services of “understanding and preventing terrorism.” J.A. 27. The Board found the mark contains “matter which may disparage” a group of persons in violation of § 2(a) of the Trademark Act. Because the Board’s finding is supported by substantial evi denee and in accordance with law, this court affirms.

Background

In February 2010, Appellants filed an…