Industria Espanola de Perlas Imitacion, S. A. v. National Silver Co.
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
Almond, Judge.
This is an appeal by Industria Esponola de Perlas Imitación, S.A. (Industria) and Trifari, Krussman and Fisliel, Inc. (Trifari) from a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board1 dismissing appellants’ opposition. Appellants contend that appellee’s (National Silver Company, hereinafter National) trademark, consisting of a crest design with display of the term "MAJORCA” along with PERLAS AMANTE, for manufactured pearls is likely to cause confusion with appellants’ previously used and registered marks “MAJORICA,” “MAJORICA” on a ribbon design, and a crest design, frequently…
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