from jayski.....
Appeals court to hear Earnhardt case: A federal court appeals panel in Washington will hear oral arguments March 10 in the appeal of a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruling that Teresa Earnhardt can't bar her stepson, Kerry, from using the term "Earnhardt Collection" to promote homes Kerry and his wife, Rene, help design and promote for Schumacher Homes. Teresa is the widow of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Kerry's stepmother. Teresa claims that Kerry's use of the name could deceive or cause confusion that the homes are endorsed by her.