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Basing its decision in large part on the determination that a “dietary supplement smoothie” is “legally identical” (the TTAB’s term, not mine) to a nutritional supplement, the TTAB has affirmed a refusal to register ISLAND NUTRITION on likelihood of confusion grounds with the previously registered ISLAND BERRIES.

Decision, In re Donna Stiles, Serial No. 76493965.

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