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Fame of "KOHLER" Mark for Faucets Keys TTAB 2(d) Victory over "KOHLER HOMES"

Fame was the name of the game in Kohler Co.'s Section 2(d) opposition to the marks KOHLER HOMES for "custom construction of homes" [HOMES disclaimed] and KOHLER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS for "architectural design" [ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS disclaimed]. The Board found those marks likely to cause confusion with the registered marks KOHLER and THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER for plumbing fixtures and fittings, bath tubs, sinks, and the like. Kohler Co. v. Kohler Homes, Opposition No. 91152287 (November 4, 2008).Opposer Kohler proved sales of more than $18 billion and advertising expenditures of more than $150 million. Its affiliates operate some 600 showrooms across the country. It has sold some of its products for 70 years, and sinks and bathtubs for more than 100 years...continue to full post

Full post as published by The TTABlog on November 19, 2008 (boomark / email).