Legal Opinion
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. American Brands, Inc.
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Decided April 4, 1974No. Patent Appeal No. 9102PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLER, Judge.
This is an appeal from the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, 173 USPQ 446 (1972), dismissing appellant’s opposition to appellee’s application serial No. 355,289, filed March 26, 1970, for the registration of ADVANCE for cigarettes. Opposition is predicated on appellant’s registration No. 784,715, issued February 9, 1965, of VANTAGE for cigarettes. We affirm.
*1236First use and first use in interstate commerce from March 10, 1970, are alleged in appellee’s application. Concerning appellee’s sales, the board found that:
Applicant has sold cigarettes under the mark…
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- Application of Thunderbird Products CorporationCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1969
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