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• Board dismisses AURI application challenge after finding gummies unrelated to institute’s services

  Ejec Ventures, LLC applied to register AURI for nutritional supplements in the form of gummies.

  Oct 13, 2026
• TTAB in Q3 2026: Contested Filings Rise 3.9% While Defaults End 55% of Oppositions

  Oppositions and cancellations filed at the TTAB rose 3.9% to 3,044 in Q3 2026. Of the 2,937 that ended during the quarter, 1,601 (54.5%) ended in default because the respondent never answered.

  Oct 5, 2026
• Board refuses registration of NATIVE DUAL VOLTAGE and NATIVE DV for battery packs

  Core SWX, LLC sought to register NATIVE DUAL VOLTAGE and NATIVE DV for battery packs.

  Oct 1, 2026
• The Board refused to register FORT WORTH BRAIN & SPINE INSTITUTE after finding no applicant use

  The Board refused to register FORT WORTH BRAIN & SPINE INSTITUTE after finding that the applicant had never used the mark before filing.

  Sep 29, 2026
• How a Name Becomes Unownable: OSHO and the Anatomy of a Generic Trademark

  Seventeen years after the TTAB ruled OSHO generic, the register tells the whole story: twenty OSHO marks ever filed, eighteen dead - and the only live OSHO word registration belongs to a Mexican beverage company.

  Sep 22, 2026
• PAGS cannot register PET - AGREE GROOMING SUPPLIES after its earlier PET - AGREE ruling

  PAGS cannot register PET - AGREE GROOMING SUPPLIES after its earlier PET - AGREE ruling

  Sep 17, 2026
• Saniderm keeps DERMALIZE registered because D-Lize did not establish it could bring the case

  Saniderm keeps DERMALIZE registered because D-Lize did not establish it could bring the case

  Sep 14, 2026
• Emily Grace Thomas cannot register BIRTH JUSTICE logo because she did not own it when she applied

  Emily Grace Thomas sought to register the BIRTH JUSTICE logo for birth injury legal services.

  Sep 11, 2026
• The Board dismissed Scently’s SCENTLY challenge after finding earlier use on specific goods unproved

  The Board dismissed Scently’s SCENTLY challenge after finding earlier use on specific goods unproved

  Sep 9, 2026
• Mango Republic keeps ZOCY registered for jump ropes after challenger offers no evidence of its interest

  Mango Republic keeps ZOCY registered for jump ropes after challenger offers no evidence of its interest

  Sep 4, 2026
• The Board says O EL CIELO VALLE DE GUADALUPE cannot register for wine over CIELO

  Hoteles y Viñedos del Valle de Guadalupe S.A. de C.V. sought a registration, a formal trademark record, for O EL CIELO VALLE DE GUADALUPE for wine.

  Sep 4, 2026
• Green Chili cannot register LITTLE ANITA’S for restaurants because Little Anita’s used it first

  Green Chili cannot register LITTLE ANITA’S for restaurants because Little Anita’s used it first

  Sep 4, 2026
• Board keeps ADOLPHE SAX & CIE registration after finding no three-year gap in use

  Board keeps ADOLPHE SAX & CIE registration after finding no three-year gap in use

  Sep 4, 2026
• Galvan kept his registration after Mathis failed to submit evidence to prove his claim

  Galvan kept his registration after Mathis failed to submit evidence to prove his claim

  Sep 2, 2026
• Four EARTHBORN marks refused registration; HOTEL BORN registration will be removed

  Four EARTHBORN marks refused registration; HOTEL BORN registration will be removed

  Aug 28, 2026
• Earlier INVICTUS fitness use means Invictus Fitness LLC cannot register INVICTUS FITNESS

  Earlier INVICTUS fitness use means Invictus Fitness LLC cannot register INVICTUS FITNESS

  Aug 25, 2026
• WEFIXIT GARAGE DOOR & GATE cannot register for door services after Board finds likely confusion

  WEFIXIT GARAGE DOOR & GATE cannot register for door services after Board finds likely confusion

  Aug 24, 2026
• Board finds stylized HOP vaping mark likely to seem connected to TOP tobacco goods

  Board finds stylized HOP vaping mark likely to seem connected to TOP tobacco goods

  Aug 21, 2026
• The Board dismissed Brewer Brothers’ bid to cancel BENEFIT Co.’s registration because no evidence was filed

  The Board dismissed Brewer Brothers’ bid to cancel BENEFIT Co.’s registration because no evidence was filed

  Aug 20, 2026
• Zara's Owner Wins on Summary Judgment as TTAB Contested Filings Rise 5.5% in Q2 2026

  Oppositions and cancellations filed at the TTAB rose 5.5% to 2,918 in Q2 2026. Of the 2,537 that ended during the quarter, 1,284 (50.6%) ended in default because the respondent never answered.

  Jul 5, 2026
• Most TTAB Disputes End Without a Trial: 98% of Q1 2026 Terminations Ended in Default, Withdrawal, or Procedure

  Of the 2,403 TTAB oppositions and cancellations that ended in Q1 2026, 1,129 (47.0%) ended in default and 40 (1.7%) reached trial, briefing, or summary judgment. Contested filings fell 2.9% to 2,766.

  Jul 1, 2026
• TTAB Q4 2025: About Half of Terminated Oppositions and Cancellations Were Defaults

  Of the 2,399 oppositions and cancellations that ended at the TTAB in Q4 2025, 1,187 (49.5%) ended in default because the defendant never answered. Only 41 (1.7%) went through trial, briefing, or summary judgment.

  Jun 4, 2026
• TTAB in Q3 2025: 87% of Sustained Oppositions Were Never Answered

  TTAB filings rose 2.4% to 6,718 in Q3 2025, driven by extensions of time to oppose. Of the 1,231 oppositions the Board sustained during the quarter, 1,065 (87%) never had an answer filed.

  Jun 4, 2026
• TTAB on Descriptiveness: 2024–2025 Decisions and How to Respond

  The line between a descriptive term and a protectable trademark is one of the most contested boundaries in trademark law. In 2024, the TTAB issued four precedential decisions that help define where that line falls.

  Nov 22, 2025
• TTAB 2024 Series, Part 4: Use It or Lose It - Specimens, Services & Expungement

  "Use it or lose it" isn't just a saying in trademark law—it's the foundational principle. In 2024, the TTAB issued four precedential decisions reinforcing that trademark rights depend on actual, ongoing use in commerce.

  Nov 22, 2025
• TTAB 2024 Series, Part 2: The Fraud Frontier - When Reckless Signatures Kill Registrations

  In 2024, the TTAB fundamentally changed how trademark fraud is evaluated. A landmark decision established that "reckless disregard" for the truth—not just intentional deception—can support a finding of fraud.

  Nov 22, 2025
• TTAB 2024 Series, Part 5: Procedure & Evidence - The Technical Game

  In 2024, the TTAB issued ten precedential decisions on procedural and evidentiary matters. While these may seem technical, they often determine case outcomes. A missed deadline, an improperly handled discovery request, or a weak evidentiary foundation can doom an otherwise strong case.

  Nov 22, 2025
• TTAB 2024 Series, Part 6: Special Topics - Sovereign Immunity, Meta, and More

  We conclude our series with the 2024 decisions that don't fit neatly into standard categories—but may signal important trends. These cases involve unique facts, novel legal arguments, and implications that extend beyond their immediate holdings.

  Nov 22, 2025
• TTAB Precedent: Likelihood of Confusion (2024–2025) Key Takeaways

  This is Part 1 of our 6-part series on the TTAB's 30 precedential decisions from 2024.

  Nov 22, 2025