Here are three very recent TTAB decisions in Section 2(d)
appeals, decided on the same day. I'm not giving any hints, so
you're on your own. How do you think these appeals came out?
[Answer in first comment].
In re Smith & Wesson Corp., Serial
No. 87390227 (September 4, 2019) [not precedential] (Opinion by
Judge Albert Zervas). [Section 2(d) refusal of M&P
SHIELD for knives, can openers, hatchets, and machetes, in
view of the registered mark SHIELD for
"knives"].
In re EP Family, Corp., Serial Nos.
87561113 and 87561116 (September 4, 2019) [not precedential]
(Opinion by Judge Thomas W. Wellington). [Section 2(d) refusal of
the mark CHA4TEA in standard character and
stylized form (below left) for "Instant tea; Tea," in
view of the registered mark CHA FOR TEA and design
(below right) for "Food preparation services; preparation of
food and beverages; provision of food and drink in restaurants;
restaurant services, including sit-down service of food
