State of Texas Opposes "The Alamo" Trademark Application

Written By Tamera H. Bennett

On July 23, 2010 the State of Texas filed a Notice of Opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) opposing the trademark application for the mark "The Alamo" that was filed The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Attorneys for the State assert Texas has a claim to the trademark due to its historical significance, and that ownership of a trademark registration by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas could create consumer confusion.

As previously reported, The Daughters of the Republic of Texas filed a federal trademark application on October 13, 2009 claiming a first use of the mark “The Alamo” on January 26, 1905 for Museum services, namely, exhibiting to the public a historical site. On April 27, 2010, the State of Texas filed an extension of time to oppose the registration of the application.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas have until September 1, 2010 to file a response with the TTAB.

More information about the opposition can be found here and here.

Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

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