In re Reed Elsevier Properties Inc.
Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. (“Reed”) appeals the decision of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”), Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, denying registration of its mark LAWYERS.COM for providing an online interactive database featuring information exchange in the fields of law, legal news, and legal services. In re Reed Elsevier Props. Inc., 77 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1649 (TTAB 2005) (“Board Opinion”). Because the board did not err in finding Reed’s mark generic, we affirm.
