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TTAB Reverses 2(d) Refusal of "FLEXILOGIC" for Noise Reduction Software over Same Mark for Software Design Services

Despite the identity of the marks, the Board reversed a Section 2(d) refusal to register FLEXILOGIC for "computer hardware and software for noise reduction, spatial and strength processing, temporal tracking and gesture recognition of touch devices," finding it not likely to cause confusion with the same mark for "computer software design for others." The Board found no evidence that the goods and services are related or move through the same channels of trade, and it concluded that, on their faces, Applicant's goods are sold to "sophisticated purchasers who would exercise great care." In re STMicroelectronics NV, Serial No. 77500550 (March 10, 2010) [not precedential].The Examining Attorney contended that registrant's design services could include design in the field of noise reduction, etc...continue to full post

Full post as published by The TTABlog on March 19, 2010 (boomark / email).