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.