Something more: Trademark confusion standard clarified

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Abstract: Trademark applicants can run into trouble if their goods or services are considered similar to those of a third party’s registration, where the marks are also similar. A recent court ruling, however, clarified the standard that trademark examiners should use to evaluate the similarity of two parties’ respective goods and services. This article explains how the ruling is good news for applicants. In re St. Helena Hospital, No. 2014-1009, Dec. 16, 2014 (Fed. Cir.)