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Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations

Our experience defending trademarks in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) oppositions and cancellations.

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Your brand is everything.

When someone challenges your brand, they’re challenging your entire business. Sometimes, this challenge is an attack on the validity of your trademark.

That happens via an opposition or cancellation proceeding at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Watch this video to learn:

This isn't our first rodeo.

TTAB proceedings are not the same as any litigation. The rules are different.

Stake has worked in all aspects of TTAB oppositions and cancellations. That includes the rare experience of arguing in person before the TTAB.

We know how to navigate TTAB proceedings.

Our Process

Get our bearings

We'll learn about your business, and we'll review the facts and the law to get an understanding of your needs and goals.

Make a plan

We'll put together our case strategy, plan, and budget for defending your trademark's validity and distinctiveness.

Litigate

We'll manage all aspects of the litigation, from pleadings to settlement or final decision by the TTAB.

Start by Booking Your Discovery Call

Start by Booking Your Discovery Call

What you can expect to talk about in your discovery call:

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