Waldes Kohinoor, Inc. v. Associated Spring Corporation

ALMOND, Judge.

Waldes Kohinoor, Inc., appeals from the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissing its opposition1 to the application of Associated Spring Corporation to register “TRU-TRAC” for springs2 asserting use since May 22, 1961. Appellant (opposer) is the registrant of the mark “TRUARC” for retaining rings for locking, securing, or positioning moving parts, such as shafts, gears and bearings 3 and for tools, namely grooving tools, and pliers, applicators, and dispensers for retaining rings.4 Only appellant took testimony. There is no issue relating to priority of use.

Und…