Opinion ID: 150366
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Heading: Length of Time Without Confusion ( Lapp Factor Four)/Evidence of Actual Confusion ( Lapp Factor Six)

Text: Evidence of actual confusion is frequently difficult to find. See Checkpoint Sys., 269 F.3d at 291. As a result, we have determined that actual confusion is not necessary to demonstrate a likelihood of success. See Fisons Horticulture, 30 F.3d at 472. Evidence of actual confusion is nevertheless highly probative of a likelihood of confusion. See Checkpoint Sys., 269 F.3d at 291. It was undisputed that ForsLean and Forsthin had co-existed for approximately three-and-a-half years at the time of trial without any evidence of actual confusion. Moreover, Sabinsa failed to submit survey evidence concerning actual confusion. Accordingly, the District Court did not err in concluding that these factors favor Creative Compounds.