Absent Showing of False Association With Singer, 'Maria Callas' Is Registrable

Oct. 10 – Daily Updated – BNA’s Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Sept. 26 reversed a trademark examining attorney's refusal to register the mark "Maria Callas," holding that the mark did not violate Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a), by falsely suggesting a connection with famous, deceased opera singer, Maria Callas (In re MC MC S.r.l., T.T.A.B., No. 79022561, 9/26/08).

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