TTABlog Test: Is BRECKIN ANKLES Confusable with BREKENS B & Design for Overlapping Clothing Items?

The USPTO refused to register the mark BRECKIN ANKLES for various clothing items "used in relation to basketball," including tops and bottoms [ANKLES disclaimed], concluding that confusion is likely with the mark shown below, for clothing items, including tops and pants. The Board found the goods to be overlapping, but what about the marks? How do you think this came out? In re Andrew Riess ,…