The Amalgamated Bank of New York v. Amalgamated Trust & Savings Bank

NICHOLS, Senior Circuit Judge.

The Amalgamated Bank of New York appeals the final decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB or board) denying Amalgamated Bank of New York concurrent registration of its service marks, AMALGAMATED and AMALGAMATED BANK. We reverse and remand.

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Background

Amalgamated Bank of New York (ABNY) has continuously conducted banking services in the state of New York since its inception in 1923. ABNY is primarily owned by the Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union and promotes itself as a “labor bank.” Its office is located in New York City. ABNY actively…