Gilead Science Loses Opposition To GILEAD CAPITAL: No Section 2(d) Likelihood Of Confusion And No 2(a) False Connection - Intellectual Property
In a 74-page opinion, the Board dismissed this two-pronged opposition to registration of the marks GILEAD CAPITAL and GILEAD CAPITAL LEADERSHIP INVESTING and Design, for various investment services; Opposer Gilead Sciences alleged likelihood of confusion and Section 2(a) false suggestion of a connection with its registered mark GILEAD for pharmaceutical products, health insurance consultation, and event sponsorship services. Opposer failed to show an overlap in channels of trade and classes of consumers, and also failed to prove that applicant's marks point uniquely to it or that cons...
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