The USPTO TTAB has recorded the filing of an ex parte appeal by American Express Marketing & Development Corp., identified by appeal number #97303042. The filing date for this appeal was March 25, 2026. This action signifies the initiation of a new appeal proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Compliance officers should note that this is a procedural filing related to an ongoing or prior trademark matter. While this specific filing does not impose new obligations or deadlines on regulated entities, it represents a stage in a legal dispute that may have implications for the involved parties. Further monitoring of the TTAB proceedings may be necessary for American Express and potentially other parties involved in related trademark applications or oppositions.