Formica Corporation v. The Newnan Corporation

ALMOND, Judge.

Formica Corporation appeals from the decision of The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissing its opposition to the application 1 of the Newnan Corporation to register “NEW-MICA” for decorated laminated surfacing material for use as table'tops, counter and sink-board surfacing and the like, asserting use since August 26, 1960.

Appellant (opposer) is the registrant of the mark “FORMICA” for laminated sheets of wood, fabric or paper impregnated with synthetic resin and consolidated under heat and pressure for use on table tops, furniture and wall paneling, 2 for plastic wall…