TTAB proceedings
Oppositions and cancellations before the TTAB
When a conflicting mark is headed for registration, or already on the register, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is where you challenge it. We handle oppositions, cancellations, and extensions of time to oppose.
What we handle
- Extensions of time to oppose, so you have room to negotiate
- Notices of opposition and petitions to cancel
- Defending your application or registration against a challenge
- Settlement and coexistence agreements that end a proceeding
Many proceedings settle early. We look for that outcome first, because it is usually the least expensive way to protect your brand.
Every proceeding is different, so we discuss scope and fees on a call before any work begins.
Questions we hear often
What is the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board?
The TTAB is an administrative board within the USPTO. It decides whether a mark should be registered or remain registered. It does not award damages or stop someone from using a mark, but its decisions control the register.
When can I oppose an application?
Within 30 days after the mark is published in the USPTO Official Gazette. That window can be extended on request, but it must be acted on before it closes.
What is a cancellation?
A petition to remove a mark that is already registered, for example because it conflicts with your earlier rights or has been abandoned.
Next step
Book a consultation
Pick a time that suits you. We will talk through your mark, answer your questions, and tell you the flat fee before any work begins.