United States Federal Circuit

Rejection of an application for "Blue Moon" beer, on the ground that the mark is likely to be confused with the registered mark "Blue Moon" restaurant services, is reversed because the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board erred in concluding that restaurant services and beer are related.

Appellate Information

• Decided 09/08/2003
• Published 09/08/2003

Judges

• BRYSON, Circuit Judge., Before MAYER, Chief Judge, BRYSON, and LINN, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Federal Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Sabrina C. Stavish,Sheridan Ross, P.C., of Denver, Colorado, argued for appellant.   With her on the brief was Miriam D. Trudell., William LaMarca, Associate Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office, of Arlington, Virginia, argued for the Director of the Patent and Trademark Office.   With him on the brief were John M. Whealan, Solicitor, and Cynthia C. Lynch, Associate Solicitor.