BnB is descriptive
The Board of Appeal of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office saw it differently. While Airbnb is highly distinctive, the same cannot be said for the term BnB, the Board explained – it is simply an abbreviation for bed & breakfast. The distinctive parts of the marks – Air and Complete – are clearly different, making confusion unlikely. The Board therefore ruled on September 30 that the registration of Complete BnB will remain valid.
Bas Kist
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