Legal Opinion
In re Penthouse International Ltd.
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Decided November 10, 1977No. 77-524PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MARKEY, Chief Judge.
Appeal from a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board affirming the trademark examiner’s final refusal to register applicant’s mark. We reverse.
Background
Appellant Penthouse International Ltd. (Penthouse) seeks to register on the Principle Register, for items of jewelry, including cuff links, tie fasteners, key rings, bracelets and pendants, in former U.S. Class 28, this stylized key logo:
Penthouse’s parent application sought registration for goods in former U.S. Classes 22, 28, and 38. The parent application was split into two divisional applications. The…
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