Federal Circuit Affirms Refused Registration For ‘Detroit Athletic Co.’ Mark

Mealey's (September 11, 2018, 2:01 PM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board that “Detroit Athletic Co.” is likely to cause confusion with the third-party trademark “Detroit Athletic Club” is supported by substantial evidence, the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Sept. 10 (In re:  Detroit Athletic Co., No. 17-2361, Fed. Cir., 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 25537)....