Trademark Similarity Case: CARTE BLUE
The applied-for mark consists of “CARTE BLUE,” while the cited mark combines a graphic with “CARTEBLANCHE.” The graphic elements and different lettering distinguish their appearances.
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Trademark Similarity: Cyber Frontier versus New Frontier
The applied-for mark is a coined expression written in seven Korean characters. The analysis considers how Korean consumers and traders would understand its English-derived wording and pronunciation.
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Both marks consist of a single dog figure. Each can be referred to as a dog and evokes that concept, supporting similarity in sound and meaning.
Read articleTrademark Similarity: LOTTE DE ART versus ART
“ART” can mean art, technique or skill, but it is not a customary description of the confectionery goods covered by the marks.
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TV receivers, audio (for home use), video receivers, recording equipment (not for film use), cassette players, computer monitors, etc.
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Baby powder, baby oil, cosmetic cream, hand cream, cosmetic brushes, skin milk, nourishing cream, cold cream, powder containers and powder puffs.
Read articleTrademark Similarity Case Analysis: now
The applied-for trademark and service mark stylize the “O” in “NOW.” The graphic treatment does not prevent the wording from being recognized as “NOW.”
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The registered mark consists of “SOLO.” Cited mark 1 combines “SOLOTEC” with a flag-like graphic passing through the upper center of its fourth letter, “O.” The graphic and different number of letters distinguish the marks visually.
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Class 25: jackets, short coats, safari jackets, dress shirts, T-shirts, cotton trousers, socks, leather shoes and hats.
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Class 18: leather key cases, wallets not made of precious metal, briefcases, travel bags and handbags.
Read articleTrademark Similarity Case: Anbeullin and evelyn
The applied-for mark combines Korean “Anbeullin” with cursive Latin lettering. The cited mark places mixed-case printed lettering below a ribbon graphic. Their appearances differ, and a conceptual comparison is not available because one is coined and the other combines a Western personal name with a graphic.
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The registered mark combines the Korean name Cheokju Donghaebi with the Chinese characters “陟州東海碑”, arranged vertically. The cited mark combines a graphic with a smaller Korean rendering of that name. They differ markedly in their graphics, Chinese characters and the size of the Korean lettering, so their appearances…
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