TTAB Decisions
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- TTAB Q4 2025: Opposition Plaintiffs Won Roughly Five of Every Eight Decisions
When the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cleared its opposition docket in Q4 2025, the people who filed the oppositions mostly walked away winners.
Jun 4, 2026 - Maradona's Heirs Win at the TTAB as Q1 Filings Slip 7.4%
On the last day of the quarter, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained an opposition brought by the heirs of Diego Armando Maradona against Sattvica S.A.
Jun 4, 2026 - Challengers Won Most TTAB Oppositions in Q3 2025 — and Big Tech Filed a Late-September Wall of Them
When the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decided an opposition on the merits this quarter, the party bringing the challenge usually won.
Jun 4, 2026 - 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 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 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