Trademark Opposition Filings & Defense (TTAB) is a legal service focused on handling trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The primary purpose of this service is to protect a client's trademark rights by opposing the registration of a confusingly similar mark or defending against an opposition filed by a third party.
Common elements associated with Trademark Opposition Filings & Defense include conducting research to assess the strength of a client's case, drafting and filing legal documents with the TTAB, participating in settlement negotiations, and representing clients in administrative proceedings before the TTAB. This service may also involve responding to discovery requests and preparing evidence to support the client's position.
Procedural details of this service typically include strict deadlines for filing opposition or defense documents, adherence to TTAB rules and procedures, and compliance with evidentiary requirements. Clients seeking Trademark Opposition Filings & Defense may engage a trademark attorney with experience in administrative proceedings before the TTAB to navigate the complexities of trademark law and advocate on their behalf.
