Practice Area

TTAB Opposition Proceeding

USPTO · TTAB

Situation — How This Comes Up

Someone is trying to register a trademark that is confusingly similar to mine and I want to stop them.

What You Need to Know First

A TTAB opposition is a trademark lawsuit in administrative form. The stakes are real — a successful opposition prevents registration — and the procedural rules are as demanding as federal court.

Full Analysis

TTAB opposition proceedings are filed within 30 days of publication in the Official Gazette. The grounds include likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness, fraud, and priority. Discovery, briefing, and oral argument follow a structured schedule.

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