Apple sustains PFAPPLE trademark opposition

Apple Inc. successfully opposed the registration of the PFAPPLE trademark by EnChannel Medical Guangzhou Inc. The TTAB sustained the opposition, meaning the applicant's attempt to register the PFAPPLE mark was denied. The decision is based on likelihood of confusion with Apple's existing trademarks.

EnChannel Medical Guangzhou Inc. will not be able to register the PFAPPLE mark based on this TTAB decision. Any party considering similar fruit-based trademarks in the technology or medical device space should review this decision to understand the scope of Apple's trademark protection. The decision becomes binding once all appeal periods expire.