Willis v. Can't Stop Productions, Inc.

Karen L. Willis appeals from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Board) decision dismissing her fraud and misrepresentation of source claims and granting summary judgment that Can’t Stop Productions, Inc. (Appellee) did not abandon its marks and that the marks are not generic. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Mrs. Willis is the wife of Victor Willis, the original lead singer of the music group the Village People. The group is composed of six performers dressed in costumes: a construction worker, a policeman, a Native American, a cowboy, a military man, and a biker. The…