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IN RE REED ELSEVIER PROPERTIES INC.

Nos. 2006-1309, 75/530,795.

482 F.3d 1376 (2007)

In re REED ELSEVIER PROPERTIES INC.

United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

April 12, 2007.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

J. Paul Williamson, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., of Washington, DC, argued for appellant.

John M. Whealan, Solicitor, Office of the Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office, of Arlington, Virginia, argued for the director of the USPTO. With him on the brief were Janet A. Gongola and Nancy C. Slutter, Associate Solicitors. Of counsel was Linda M. Isacson.

Before MAYER, SCHALL, and BRYSON, Circuit Judges.

MAYER, Circuit Judge.

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, 2005 WL 3551099 (TTAB 2005) ("Board Opinion"). Because...

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