Legal Opinion

Industria Espanola de Perlas Imitacion, S. A. v. National Silver Co.

Court of Customs and Patent Appeals

Decided May 25, 1972No. 8733PublishedCited by 4 opinions

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…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Carlisle Chemical Works, Inc. v. Hardman & Holden LimitedCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1970
  2. Picchione v. Comm'rUnited States Tax Court · 1970
  3. Hans Schwarzkopf v. John H. Breck, Inc.Court of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1965

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Giant Food, Inc. v. Nation's Foodservice, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1983
  2. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. American Brands, Inc.Court of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1974
  3. American Home Products Corp. v. B. F. Ascher & Co.Court of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1973
  4. First Nationwide Bank v. Nationwide Savings & Loan Ass'nDistrict Court, E.D. Arkansas · 1988

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