False Association Under 2(a) is not the Same As Likelihood of Confusion Under 2(d)

In Piano Factory Group, Inc,. v. Schiedmayer Celesta GmbH, [2020-1196] (September 1, 2021), the Federal Circuit affirmed the TTAB’s cancellation of Piano Factory’s registration on Schiedmayer for falsely suggesting a connection with Schiedmayer in violation of Section 2(a). A false … Continue reading False Association Under 2(a) is not the Same As Likelihood of Confusion Under 2(d)