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TTAB Finds "SMIC" And "TSMC" Wafer Grid Logos Confusingly Similar for Identical Goods and Services

The Board sustained a Section 2(d) opposition to registration of the mark SMIC & Design [below left] for semiconductors, integrated circuits, and parts and packaging therefor,and for custom manufacture and design thereof, in view of the registered mark TSMC & Design [below right] for semiconductors and integrated circuits and their custom manufacture and design. Despite the sophistication of the purchasers, the Board concluded that, given the identical goods, services and trade channels, the similarity of the marks, and the renown of opposer?s marks, confusion as to source is likely. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. v. Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shanghai) Corporation, Oppositions Nos. 91171146 and 91171147 [not precedential]...continue to full post

Full post as published by The TTABlog on May 05, 2010 (boomark / email).