Hope Media Group (P) vs Independent Media; DAVID GELB FILMS, INC. (D)
Suspended
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Jan 8, 2026
Last Status Update
Mar 3, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
ANN LINNEHAN VOGLER
Parties
Plaintiff
Hope Media Group




3838 TAMIAMI TRAIL NORTH, SUITE 310
NAPLES, FL 34103
Attorney / Correspondent:
Marks:
WAY NOW
Registered
|Reg #: 6341957|S/N: 87897679
WAY NOW
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: HOPE MEDIA GROUP
Status: REGISTERED

Record Details
Serial No.
87897679
Registration No.
6341957
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Apr 27, 2018
Registered
May 4, 2021
First Use
Jul 19, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 038Class 041
Entertainment in the nature of ongoing radio programs in the field of topics of general interest, Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews; providing a website over a global computer information network featuring information pertaining to radio programming, music, performing artists, and concerts; providing information to others on inspirational music and performing artists; providing information to others on radio content programming via a website on a global computer network; providing a website over a global computer information network featuring entertainment-related information pertaining to Christian and inspirational topics, inspirational education, and live interviews; Radio broadcasting services, radio program broadcasting; Streaming of audio material on the internet; and providing a website over a global computer network featuring information on radio broadcasting; providing information to others on radio program broadcasting
WAY FM
Registered
|Reg #: 6687496|S/N: 88894726
WAY FM
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkCombinedOwner: HOPE MEDIA GROUP
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
88894726
Registration No.
6687496
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Apr 30, 2020
Registered
Mar 29, 2022
First Use
Apr 2, 2020
Goods & Services
Class 035Class 038
Entertainment in the nature of on-going radio programs in the field of Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews and concerts; providing a website over a global computer information network featuring entertainment and educational information on performing artists, music, and religious instruction; providing online newsletters in the field of Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews, and concerts via e-mail; providing education and entertainment information to others on inspirational music, inspiration education and performing artists; providing information to others on radio content programming via a website on a global computer network; providing a website over a global computer information network featuring entertainment-related information pertaining to Christian and inspirational topics, inspirational education, and live interviews; Radio broadcasting services; radio broadcasting; radio program broadcasting; internet broadcasting services; broadcasting radio programs via the internet; broadcasting of music via the internet, namely, delivery of digital music by electronic transmission; streaming of audio material on the internet; providing a website over a global computer network featuring information on radio broadcasting; providing information to others on radio program broadcasting; Advertising services, namely, promoting the sound and visual recordings of others; promotional services in the field of entertainment, namely, promoting the music concerts of others; "FM"
WAYMEDIA
Registered
|Reg #: 4362317|S/N: 85626605
WAYMEDIA
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkStylizedOwner: HOPE MEDIA GROUP
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
85626605
Registration No.
4362317
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
May 16, 2012
Registered
Jul 2, 2013
First Use
Nov 1, 2011
Goods & Services
Class 038Class 041
Providing information to others on inspirational music, inspiration education and performing artists; Providing information to others on broadcasting on radio and content programming; Providing information to others on how to serve others to bring about good, excellence in life and discussion and exchange of ideas aimed at impacting the lives of other with the goods news; Charitable outreach services to inspire individuals to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, to look to God's Word for guidance in all areas of personal and professional life, and according to Psalm 119:105, to inspire individuals to pray and to consider, for example, James 1:5, and to strive to live with integrity, honesty and transparency public and private life and to consider for example, Proverbs 20:7
WAY LOUD
Registered
|Reg #: 5638687|S/N: 87406489
WAY LOUD
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: HOPE MEDIA GROUP
Status: SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Record Details
Serial No.
87406489
Registration No.
5638687
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Apr 11, 2017
Registered
Dec 25, 2018
First Use
Jul 15, 2017
Goods & Services
Class 035Class 038
entertainment in the nature of on-going radio programs in the field of Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews and concerts; providing a website over a global computer information network featuring entertainment and educational information on performing artists, music, and religious instruction; providing online newsletters in the field of Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews, and concerts via e-mail; providing education and entertainment information to others on inspirational music, inspiration education and performing artists; radio broadcasting services; radio broadcasting; radio program broadcasting; internet broadcasting services; broadcasting radio programs via the internet; broadcasting of music via the internet, namely, delivery of digital music by electronic transmission; streaming of audio material on the internet; providing a website over a global computer network featuring information on radio broadcasting; providing information to others on radio program broadcasting; advertising services, namely, promoting the sound and visual recordings of others; promotional services in the field of entertainment, namely, promoting the music concerts of others
WAY-FM
Registered
|Reg #: 3251010|S/N: 78800443
WAY-FM
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: HOPE MEDIA GROUP
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
78800443
Registration No.
3251010
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jan 26, 2006
Registered
Jun 12, 2007
First Use
Oct 9, 1987
Goods & Services
Class 035Class 038
Entertainment in the nature of on-going radio programs in the field of Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews and concerts; Providing a website over a global computer information network featuring information on performing artists, music, and religious instruction; providing newsletters in the field of Christian and inspirational music, musical and performing artists, live interviews, and concerts via e-mail; Radio broadcasting services; radio broadcasting; radio program broadcasting; Streaming of audio material on the internet; and providing a website over a global computer network featuring information on radio broadcasting; Advertising services, namely promoting the sound and visual recordings of others; and promotion in the field of entertainment, namely promoting the music concerts of others
VS
Defendant
Independent Media; DAVID GELB FILMS, INC.
9454 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 550
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Attorney / Correspondent:
PAUL DAVID SUPNIKLAW OFFICE OF PAUL D. SUPNIK
9454 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 550
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Mark:
WAY OF
Pending
S/N: 99183784
WAY OF
LIVE - PENDING
Service MarkCombinedOwner: Independent Media
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
99183784
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
May 13, 2025
Goods & Services
Class 041
Distribution of television programming to cable television systems; Creating and developing concepts for television programs; Providing on-line entertainment information, namely, information about television programming; Provision of non-downloadable films and television programmes via a video-on-demand service; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production, distribution, and post-production of television shows; Entertainment services in the nature of a television series in the field of food and beverage, wine and spirits, documentary, human interest, reality, and educational content; Education services, namely, providing workshops, online course and classes in the field of coffee, tea, beverages, wine and spirits, and food culture; Entertainment services, namely, the provision of continuing programs, segments, and shows featuring food and beverage, wine and spirits, documentary, reality, and educational content delivered by television, on demand services, satellite, and internet
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SUSPENDED | Mar 3, 2026 | 5 | Status | 516 | |
D MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | Mar 3, 2026 | 4 | Motions | 505 | |
INSTITUTED | Jan 8, 2026 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Jan 8, 2026 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Jan 8, 2026 | 1 | Fees | 124 |