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Federal Circuit affirms denial of beer trademark for likelihood of confusion

( April 14, 2025, 21:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board that there is a likelihood of confusion between a trademark application for "Chicken Scratch" in beer and an identical mark in restaurant services. The decision shows the influence of a growing "brewpub" industry, with examiners now more likely to find "something more" under the Coors standard.See opinion attached....

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