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OPPOSITION BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

In re Application No. [#######] for [MARK] (Classes [#])
Filed: [DATE] | Published: [DATE]

PARTIES

  • Opposer: [Name, Entity, Address] (owner of [Opposer Marks/Registrations Nos.]).
  • Applicant: [Name, Entity, Address].

STANDING

  • Opposer is damaged by registration because [overlapping goods/services/channels/customers; current/future use].

GROUNDS FOR OPPOSITION

  • Priority and Likelihood of Confusion (Lanham Act § 2(d)): Opposer’s use/registration of [Opposer Mark] predates Applicant; marks are similar in sight/sound/meaning; goods/services are [identical/related]; channels and consumers overlap.
  • (Optional) Dilution (15 U.S.C. § 1125(c)): Opposer’s mark is famous prior to Applicant’s filing/use; Applicant’s mark blurs/tarnishes.
  • (Optional) Descriptiveness/Genericness (§ 2(e)): Applicant’s mark is merely descriptive/generic of the goods/services.
  • (Optional) False Suggestion of Connection (§ 2(a)): [Facts].
  • (Optional) Lack of Bona Fide Intent/Use: [Facts].

FACTS SUPPORTING CLAIMS

  • Opposer’s first use dates, registrations, and current use.
  • Applicant’s filing dates, alleged first use, specimens.
  • Comparative analysis of marks, goods/services, channels, consumer sophistication.
  • Any evidence of actual confusion (if available).

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

  • Sustain the Opposition and refuse registration of Application No. [###].
  • Grant such other relief as the Board deems just.

SIGNATURE BLOCK

[Attorney name, firm, address, email, phone]
Bar admissions (if required); date.

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