The Federal Circuit recently mandated the termination of an appeal by electronics retail chain P.C. Richard & Son that contested the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The TTAB’s original ruling had permitted Samsung to register a trademark for its range of smartphones and tablets.
P.C. Richard & Son’s appeal has now been deemed redundant as Samsung has voluntarily chosen to withdraw its proposal for the registration of the trademark. The South Korean multinational conglomerate’s decision to abandon the trademark registration process has directly led to the resolution of the unfolding legal battle.
For more details on the legal proceedings and the implications of the most recent development, refer to the original article on Law360.