TTAB in Q4 2025: Filings Climb 6.7 Percent Quarter Over Quarter

Quarterly TTAB Report | USPTO TTAB data through December 31, 2025

Executive Summary

• Filings increase 6.7 percent quarter over quarter: Total proceedings reached 7,168, up 450 from the prior quarter.
• Extensions of time lead volume: 3,339 extensions filed, followed by 2,107 oppositions.
• High sustained rate in oppositions: 978 sustained decisions out of 1,587 decision rows for oppositions.
• Cancellations show petitioner strength: 355 granted outcomes against 269 dismissed or denied.
• Terminations mostly procedural in extensions: 3,084 of 3,085 extensions ended without a merits decision.
• Major brands active: Amazon, Apple, Disney, and Google filed multiple proceedings during the quarter.

1. Filing Volume

Proceeding Type	Proceedings Filed	Prior Quarter	QoQ Change
Extensions of Time to Oppose	3339	3053	+286
Oppositions	2107	2002	+105
Ex Parte Appeal	974	908	+66
Cancellations	742	748	-6
Miscellaneous	6	6	0
Quarter Total	7168	6718	+450

Filings rose across most categories. Extensions of time accounted for nearly half the quarter's activity. Oppositions increased by 105 filings, while ex parte appeals grew by 66. Cancellations dipped slightly by six cases. The overall 6.7 percent gain aligns with the precomputed quarterly summary.

2. Outcomes by Proceeding Type

Proceeding Type	Proceedings with Any Decision	Decision Rows Total	Sustained	Granted	Affirmed	Reversed	Dismissed or Denied	Moot	Recon	Other
Oppositions	1571	1587	978	0	0	0	578	4	3	24
Ex Parte Appeal	700	734	0	0	55	6	242	32	291	108
Cancellations	638	646	0	355	0	0	269	4	2	16
Extensions of Time to Oppose	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0

Opposition decisions heavily favored plaintiffs, with sustained outcomes comprising the largest share of the 1,587 decision rows. Ex parte appeals produced 55 affirmed and 6 reversed results among 734 total decision rows. Cancellations yielded 355 granted outcomes against 269 dismissed or denied across 646 decision rows. The two metrics—proceedings with decisions and total decision rows—remain distinct because some proceedings generated multiple entries.

3. Terminations

Proceeding Type	Total Terminated	With Decision	No Decision
Extensions of Time to Oppose	3085	1	3084
Oppositions	1553	1499	54
Ex Parte Appeal	935	201	734
Cancellations	850	522	328
Miscellaneous	5	0	5

Most extensions terminated without a Board decision, consistent with routine withdrawals or settlements. Oppositions produced 1,499 terminations with decisions out of 1,553 total. Cancellations showed 522 with decisions and 328 without.

4. High-Profile Proceedings

Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Amazon filed opposition 91304149 on December 30, signaling active defense of its marks against new applications.

Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Disney filed two extensions, 99225739 and 99216571, both on December 30, extending opposition deadlines for multiple marks.

Google LLC

Google filed opposition 91303948 on December 19, continuing its pattern of challenging conflicting applications.

Apple Inc.

Apple filed multiple extensions including 99215139 and 99438877 on December 23, preserving opposition rights across several filings.

PepsiCo, Inc.

PepsiCo filed extension 98874154 on December 18, monitoring potential conflicts in beverage categories.

5. Notable Decisions

Several oppositions concluded with sustained outcomes on December 31, including 91296927 where Mattel prevailed. Cancellations 92084640 and 92086940 ended in dismissal with prejudice on the same date. Multiple ex parte appeals, such as 79353716 and 79383875, were dismissed for failure to file briefs on December 31. Opposition 91295266 produced a sustained decision on December 30.

Practitioner Takeaways

1. Track extension volume closely: The 3,339 extensions filed represent the largest single category and often precede formal oppositions.
2. Monitor sustained rates in oppositions: Plaintiffs achieved 978 sustained outcomes, indicating strong success when cases reach decision.
3. Review cancellation grants: Petitioners obtained 355 grants, suggesting viable paths for removing registered marks.
4. Note procedural terminations: Over 3,000 extensions ended without merits rulings, underscoring the prevalence of early settlements.
5. Watch major filers: Amazon, Apple, Disney, and Google each initiated multiple proceedings, often in concentrated clusters.

Data sourced from USPTO TTAB records and public filings. Figures reflect proceedings as recorded through the report date and will change as cases progress. This report is informational and does not constitute legal advice.

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