Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc. (P) vs Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (D)
Suspended
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Dec 15, 2025
Last Status Update
Feb 24, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
ASHLYN LEMBREE
Parties
Plaintiff
Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc.




ONE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 302B
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Attorney / Correspondent:
JENNIFER HEISLER LAVALLEYGTC LAW GROUP PC & AFFILIATES
ONE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 302B
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Marks:
RIBBON
Registered
|Reg #: 7675296|S/N: 98180203
RIBBON
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, INC.
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
98180203
Registration No.
7675296
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Sep 14, 2023
Registered
Feb 4, 2025
First Use
Dec 31, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 009
Optical networking products, namely, transponders and muxponders, amplifiers, optical switches, fixed and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers, regenerators, dispersion compensation modules, WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) dynamic gain equalizers, and electro-optical integrated circuits employed in such equipment; downloadable and recorded optical product operating system software and downloadable and recorded software for configuring and managing optical products through in-band and out-of-band control interfaces and for reporting on product status; embedded and preinstalled operating system software sold as a component of computer hardware, namely, optical products; and downloadable instruction manuals for all of the foregoing
RIBBON
Registered
|Reg #: 5915391|S/N: 87610391
RIBBON
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, INC.
Status: SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Record Details
Serial No.
87610391
Registration No.
5915391
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Sep 15, 2017
Registered
Nov 19, 2019
First Use
Jan 19, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 009Class 038
Communications equipment, namely, switches, media gateways, application servers for providing migration of voice traffic from a circuit network onto a data network, and computer software for controlling communications switches; Computer software for performing active and passive monitoring of voice service quality through deep packet inspection in an Internet telephony network; Downloadable software platform for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Downloadable software applications for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Computer security software; Computer software for use in monitoring, protecting, controlling, and securing application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Computer software for use in providing visibility and management of digital services and application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Computer software for protecting and controlling access to digital assets, data, and digital services; Computer software for enforcing data security policies, preventing data loss, and ensuring compliance with data security policies and procedures; Computer software for use in controlling calls in unified communications, voice mail and rich messaging applications; Computer hardware and software for control, signaling, security, and management of communication equipment and networks; Communication network hardware, namely, servers, routers, switches, devices, namely, hubs, session border controllers, media gateways in the nature of computer control hardware, and computer software and hardware for communication service applications, call, session border, and security control, and management of communication networks; Network computer software for routing, switching, and controlling communication service applications, call, session border and security control, and management of communication networks and network elements; Computer software for managing telecommunications service providers' service assurance agreements; Billing software and analytics software for telecommunications service providers; Communications software, namely, software for providing fault, performance and configuration management for gateway routers, network adaptors, switches, routers, and hubs; Computer software for network functions and lifecycle management and orchestration of communications functions for cloud computing communications networks; Computer software for enabling video conferencing, mobile messaging and virtual network functions; Downloadable Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) software and Software Development Kits (SDKs) for programming by applications developers for enabling collaborative communications services and embedded communications; Technical consultation in the field of the operation and use of communications equipment; Over the top communications services for consumers in the nature of communication by electronic computer terminals; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Cloud computing featuring software for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Updating and upgrading of computer software; Providing on-line, non-downloadable computer security software; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring, protecting, controlling, and securing application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in providing visibility and management of digital services and application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for protecting and controlling access to digital assets, data, and digital services; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for enforcing data security policies, preventing data loss, and ensuring compliance with data security policies and procedures; Computer security threat and risk analysis for protecting data; Computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized access to digital assets, data, and digital services; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in controlling calls in unified communications, voice mail and rich messaging applications; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in enabling application programming interfaces (APIs), subroutines and wrappers to be embedded in internet applications to enable unified communications services to be provided over cloud networks or hosted infrastructures; Software as a Service (SAAS) services for enabling video conferencing, mobile messaging and virtual network functions; Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) services and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) services, namely, featuring cloud computing services in the nature of cloud-based software for use in enabling communications network services, business calling connectivity services (SIP Trunking), and computer software applications for enabling business communications for calls, messaging, collaboration, chat, video, and contact center over data networks; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) software and online non-downloadable Software Development Kits (SDKs) for use by applications developers for programming and for enabling collaborative communications services and embedded communications; Maintenance of computer software in the field of telecommunications technology; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems, and technical advice related to the repair of computer software; Consulting in the field of telecommunications technology; Computer services, namely, providing an online computer database featuring information regarding computer software and hardware design and development; Design for others in the field of communications, namely, design of Unified Communications services, Embedded Communications services, Fixed, mobile and web based communications systems, software and clients, and corresponding administration user interfaces in the field of telecommunications technology
RIBBON
Registered
|Reg #: 5897780|S/N: 87690047
RIBBON
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkCombinedOwner: RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, INC.
Status: SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Record Details
Serial No.
87690047
Registration No.
5897780
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Nov 17, 2017
Registered
Oct 29, 2019
First Use
Jan 19, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 042
Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Cloud computing featuring software for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Updating and upgrading of computer software; Providing on-line, non- downloadable computer security software; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring, protecting, controlling, and securing application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in providing visibility and management of digital services and application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for protecting and controlling access to digital assets, data, and digital services; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for enforcing data security policies, preventing data loss, and ensuring compliance with data security policies and procedures; Computer security threat and risk analysis for protecting data; Computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized access to digital assets, data, and digital services; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in controlling calls in unified communications, voice mail and rich messaging applications; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in enabling application programming interfaces (APIs), subroutines and wrappers to be embedded in internet applications to enable unified communications services to be provided over cloud networks or hosted infrastructures; Software as a Service (SAAS) services for enabling video conferencing, mobile messaging and virtual network functions; Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) services and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) services, namely, featuring cloud computing services in the nature of cloud-based software for use in enabling communications network services, business calling connectivity services (SIP Trunking), and computer software applications for enabling business communications for calls, messaging, collaboration, chat, video, and contact center over data networks; Software as a Service (SAAS) services featuring Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) software and online non-downloadable Software Development Kits (SDKs) for use by application developers for programming and for enabling collaborative communications services and embedded communications; Maintenance of computer software in the field of telecommunications technology; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems, and technical advice related to the repair of computer software; Consulting in the field of telecommunications technology; Computer services, namely, providing an online computer database featuring information regarding computer software and hardware design and development; Design for others in the field of communications, namely, design of Unified Communications services, Embedded Communications services, Fixed, mobile and web based communications systems, software and clients, and corresponding administration user interfaces in the field of telecommunications technology
RIBBON
Registered
|Reg #: 7638656|S/N: 98180209
RIBBON
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, INC.
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
98180209
Registration No.
7638656
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Sep 14, 2023
Registered
Jan 7, 2025
First Use
Dec 31, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 042
Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in managing, monitoring, controlling, analyzing, planning and designing communication networks and parts thereof; Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable cloud-based software for planning, engineering, commissioning, configuring, provisioning, controlling, monitoring, analyzing, restoring, fault locating, operating and maintaining optical networks; Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating service and network operation lifecycles; Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable cloud-based software for transport and switching in the field of optical networking; Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable cloud-based software for configuring and managing optical products through in-band and out-of-band control interfaces and for reporting on product status
RIBBON
Registered
|Reg #: 5858080|S/N: 87690045
RIBBON
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, INC.
Status: SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Record Details
Serial No.
87690045
Registration No.
5858080
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Nov 17, 2017
Registered
Sep 10, 2019
First Use
Mar 23, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 009
Communications equipment, namely, switches, media gateways, application servers for providing migration of voice traffic from a circuit network onto a data network, and computer software for controlling communications switches; Computer software for performing active and passive monitoring of voice service quality through deep packet inspection in an Internet telephony network; Downloadable software platform for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Downloadable software applications for use in analyzing and securing IP communications networks; Computer security software; Computer software for use in monitoring, protecting, controlling, and securing application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Computer software for use in providing visibility and management of digital services and application programming interfaces (APIs) used by businesses; Computer software for protecting and controlling access to digital assets, data, and digital services; Computer software for enforcing data security policies, preventing data loss, and ensuring compliance with data security policies and procedures; Computer software for use in controlling calls in unified communications, voice mail and rich messaging applications; Computer hardware and software for control, signaling, security, and management of communication equipment and networks; Communication network hardware, namely, servers, routers, switches, devices, namely, hubs, session border controllers, media gateways in the nature of computer control hardware, and computer software and hardware for communication service applications, call, session border, and security control, and management of communication networks; Network computer software for routing, switching, and controlling communication service applications, call, session border and security control, and management of communication networks and network elements; Computer software for managing telecommunications service providers' service assurance agreements; Billing software and analytics software for telecommunications service providers; Communications software, namely, software for providing fault, performance and configuration management for gateway routers, network adaptors, switches, routers, and hubs; Computer software for network functions and lifecycle management and orchestration of communications functions for cloud computing communications networks; Computer software for enabling video conferencing, mobile messaging and virtual network functions; Downloadable Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) software and Software Development Kits (SDKs) for programming by applications developers for enabling collaborative communications services and embedded communications
VS
Defendant
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company
1540 W. WARM SPRINGS ROAD, SUITE 100
HENDERSON, NV 89014
Attorney / Correspondent:
KAYLEIGH A. HARTWIGBAYRAMOGLU LAW OFFICES, LLC
1540 W. WARM SPRINGS ROAD, SUITE 100
HENDERSON, NV 89014
Mark:
ANYSHAPE RIBBON
Pending
S/N: 99153296
ANYSHAPE RIBBON
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
99153296
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Apr 24, 2025
Goods & Services
Class 009
Electronic and optical communications instruments and components, namely, optical data links; Recorded computer software using artificial intelligence (AI) for facial and speech recognition; Electronic notice boards; Network servers; Surveying apparatus and instruments; Optical glasses; Fiber optic cables; Electric cables and wires; Optical cables; Junction sleeves for fibre optics; Data synchronization cables; Cables for optical signal transmission; Electronic chips for the manufacture of integrated circuits; Conductors, electric; Optical fibres
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NOTICE OF DEFAULT | Feb 24, 2026 | 4 | Defaults | 144 | |
INSTITUTED | Dec 15, 2025 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Dec 15, 2025 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Dec 15, 2025 | 1 | Fees | 124 |