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Precedential No. 27: Finding Computer Software and Services Related, TTAB Affirms 2(d) "ACTIVECARE" Refusal

In this questionably precedential decision, the Board affirmed a Section 2(d) refusal to register them mark ACTIVECARE for "software, namely, a software feature that automatically analyzes and repairs or optimizes performance settings for personal computers, sold as a component of personal computer performance and maintenance utility software," finding it likely to cause confusion with the registered mark ACTIVE CARE for technical support services namely, troubleshooting of electronic communications computer hardware and software problems by telephone, by e-mail, by fax and on-site; installation, maintenance and updating of electronic communications computer software" [CARE disclaimed]. In re Iolo Technologies, LLC, Serial No. 77399654 (June 9, 2010) [precedential]...continue to full post

Full post as published by The TTABlog on July 07, 2010 (boomark / email).