Practice Area

TTAB Motion Practice

USPTO · TTAB

Situation — How This Comes Up

I am in a TTAB proceeding and need to know how to handle discovery disputes and motions.

What You Need to Know First

TTAB motion practice follows the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in most respects — but the Board’s own rules and standard operating procedures create important differences that catch practitioners off guard.

Full Analysis

TTAB proceedings involve motions to compel, summary judgment, motions to suspend, and default motions. The Board’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure (TBMP) governs procedure alongside the applicable CFR provisions.

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